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Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins Recipe

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Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery texture of croissant dough with the cozy, handheld appeal of muffins, all generously coated in cinnamon sugar. This easy-to-make breakfast treat is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special morning indulgence with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Cruffin Base

  • 1 8-ounce can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Unroll the crescent dough onto a flat surface and separate into 4 rectangles. Press along the seams firmly to seal and create a continuous sheet of dough.
  3. Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Using a pastry brush, evenly coat each rectangle with the melted butter. Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over each rectangle, ensuring an even layer of flavor.
  4. Shape the Cruffins: Roll each buttered and sugared rectangle into a tight log. Slice each log in half to create spirals of dough, and then coil each piece into a spiral cupcake shape, placing each into the prepared muffin tin cups.
  5. Bake: Bake the shaped cruffins in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  6. Finish with More Butter and Sugar: After removing from the oven, brush the cruffins with additional melted butter and immediately roll or sprinkle more cinnamon sugar over the tops for an extra sweet, glossy finish.

Notes

  • For a flakier texture, substitute the crescent roll dough with puff pastry sheets.
  • Experiment with spice variations such as pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg for seasonal twists on the cinnamon sugar coating.

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