Description
Cruffins are a delightful hybrid between a croissant and a muffin, featuring flaky, buttery crescent roll dough rolled with cinnamon sugar, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. This easy-to-make recipe transforms store-bought crescent roll sheets into an irresistible pastry that’s perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dough and Spices
- 5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tubes crescent roll sheets
- 9 tablespoons salted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and thoroughly spray a muffin pan with a non-stick baking spray that contains flour, such as Baker’s Joy, to ensure easy removal of the cruffins after baking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a medium bowl, combine 5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon with 1 ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Stir well and set aside; this mixture will be used to flavor the dough and for coating later.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll each of the 3 crescent roll tubes and gently roll them out to form approximately 14×10-inch rectangles. Spread 3 tablespoons of softened salted butter evenly over each dough sheet.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle about ¼ cup of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over each buttered dough sheet, ensuring the surface is well covered to maximize flavor.
- Roll Dough Sheets: Tightly roll each dough sheet lengthwise, keeping the dough taut. Cut each rolled sheet in half, producing six shorter logs total.
- Slice and Shape: Slice each short log in half lengthwise, exposing the rolled layers inside. Carefully roll each half starting from one end, keeping the sliced layers facing up to create a pinwheel effect. Pinch the exposed end to secure it and place each shaped cruffin into the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes until the centers are fully cooked and the edges have turned deep golden brown. Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven. If the centers appear doughy, extend baking by a minute or two.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the cruffins immediately from the pan while they are hot, then roll them in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Avoid leaving them in the pan to prevent sticking and ensure the sugar adheres properly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, letting the layers set and flavors meld for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Using a baking spray with flour helps prevent sticking better than regular oil sprays.
- Be careful when removing hot cruffins from the pan to avoid burns and maintain shape.
- If cruffins stick in the pan, letting them cool too long before removal is often the cause.
- These cruffins are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are baked for optimal flakiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cruffins, Crescent roll recipe, cinnamon sugar pastry, baking, breakfast treat, easy pastry recipe
