Cruffins: Fluffy Crescent Muffins with Butter, Sugar, and Cinnamon Recipe
Cruffins are a delightful pastry that combines the flaky, buttery layers of a croissant with the convenient, handheld shape of a muffin. This recipe features crescent dough rolled with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin, resulting in a sweet and crispy treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Bakery/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 package crescent dough (about 8 oz)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create a cinnamon sugar mix.
- Roll the dough with butter and sugar: Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Brush the melted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously on top, ensuring full coverage.
- Form the cruffins: Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other, creating a log. Slice the rolled dough into approximately 1-inch thick pieces.
- Place in muffin tin: Arrange each sliced piece upright into a greased muffin tin cup, allowing enough space for them to expand while baking.
- Bake until golden: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 15-20 minutes or until they turn a deep golden brown and the layers puff up beautifully.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Make sure to grease your muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Cruffins are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat briefly in the oven to restore flakiness if stored.
Keywords: Cruffins, Cinnamon Sugar Pastry, Crescent Dough Recipe, Breakfast Pastry, Easy Baking
