MONKEY BISCUITS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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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

Steps:

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 : Calories 185 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.