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Monkey Biscuits

Name: Monkey Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
Ingredients: 2 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 1/2 cup maple syrup

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

1 loaf

The dear friend who shared this recipe has since passed away, but I think of her every time I prepare this sweet bread. Maple syrup provides a saucy caramel flavor. I enjoy developing original recipes or altering others to suit my tastes.

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Ingredients

2 tubes (7-1/2 ounces each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup maple syrup

Directions

Cut each biscuit into quarters. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip biscuits in butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Layer half the biscuits in a 10-in. fluted pan; sprinkle with half the nuts. Repeat layers. Pour syrup over top.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 185 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Monkey Biscuits

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