Description
Delight in the deliciously flaky and buttery Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins, a perfect fusion of croissants and muffins. These easy-to-make pastries combine crescent roll dough layered with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling, rolled into spirals and baked until golden and puffed. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, cruffins are a delightful treat that can be whipped up quickly with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans crescent roll dough
- 2-3 Tbsp flour, for rolling
Filling
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure a consistent baking temperature for your cruffins.
- Prepare Dough: Open both cans of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll them on a floured surface. Press the seams together firmly to create a single sheet of dough without visible perforations.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the sugar, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to form a uniform cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Add Filling: Brush one sheet of dough evenly with the melted butter, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface.
- Layer Dough: Place the second dough sheet directly on top of the first, aligning edges to form a neat stack.
- Slice and Roll: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the stacked dough into long strips. Roll each strip tightly from one end to the other, creating a spiral similar to a cinnamon roll.
- Dip and Coat: Dip each rolled strip into the remaining melted butter, then roll it in the remaining cinnamon sugar to coat the outside thoroughly.
- Arrange in Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray, then place each cruffin roll upright into individual muffin cups.
- Bake Cruffins: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they are nicely puffed and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cruffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to press the seams of the crescent roll dough well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- If desired, you can dust the cruffins with additional cinnamon sugar after baking for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Using a muffin tin helps the cruffins maintain their shape while baking.
- Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a cream cheese glaze or drizzle of icing after baking.
