Monkey Bread Muffins

Instructions

• Move an oven rack to the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees. Line 1 muffin tin with 12 liners.

• In a small bowl, microwave 4 tbsp butter and the maple syrup at high power until melted, about 30 seconds.

• In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

• In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, the remaining 2 tbsp of granulated sugar, and salt. Pulse until well combined. Cut the remaining butter into small pieces and pulse together until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.

• Pulse in the buttermilk until the dough comes together.

• Transfer to a floured work surface, and pat dough into a 10" square. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to quarter the dough, then cut each quarter into 16 equal pieces. Roll into balls.

• Dip each ball in the maple butter, then the sugar mixture. Place 4-5 coated balls into each muffin cup press down gently.

• Tent the muffin tin with tin foil and bake until cooked through and golden, about 15-17 minutes.

• Mix together confectioners sugar and milk to make the glaze. While the muffins are still warm, drizzle the glaze over the muffins. Serve warm.