Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins Recipe
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.
- Author: Sophie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking during baking.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake: Bake the shaped cruffins in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- 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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