Description
Cinnamon sugar cruffins blend croissant and muffin magic into one irresistible pastry. Flaky layers and sweet cinnamon coating create a delightful breakfast or dessert treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces/226 grams) cans of crescent roll dough
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, completely softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Spice:
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously coat a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure effortless release of the cruffins.
- Unroll crescent roll dough sheets on a lightly floured surface, meticulously pinching together perforated lines. Gently roll each sheet to create slightly larger, seamless rectangles that eliminate visible seams.
- Delicately spread a thin, even layer of softened butter across each dough rectangle, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whisk together cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, creating a fragrant mixture. Divide the blend into two portions: one for sprinkling on dough, another for post-baking garnish.
- Liberally dust each buttered dough sheet with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, completely coating the surface to maximize flavor intensity.
- From the long edge, tightly roll each dough rectangle into a compact log. Slice each log in half, then cut each segment lengthwise to reveal intricate cinnamon-sugar layers.
- Carefully wrap each cut piece around your finger, forming a muffin-like shape with exposed layered edges. Nestle each piece into the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake on the middle oven rack for 18-20 minutes, rotating pan midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and crisp texture.
- Allow cruffins to rest in the pan briefly, then transfer to a cooling rack positioned over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Immediately shower warm cruffins with reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating a delectable, sparkling finish.
- Serve either warm or at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize dough for dietary needs by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or vegan butter alternatives to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prevent dough from sticking by thoroughly flouring the work surface and rolling pin, ensuring smooth rolling and clean cuts.
- Create uniform cruffins by using a ruler or measuring tape to ensure consistent log sizes and precise cutting for even baking.
- Experiment with flavor variations by substituting cinnamon sugar with other spice blends like pumpkin pie spice or cardamom for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg