Description
Enjoy these Valentine Delicious Cruffins, a delightful treat combining the flaky texture of croissants with the shape and ease of muffins. Made from buttery crescent roll dough, rolled with cinnamon and sugar, then baked to golden perfection, these cruffins are a perfect sweet snack or breakfast pastry for a romantic occasion or any time you crave a warm, cinnamon-flavored delight.
Ingredients
Dough
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough – 1 package (8 oz)
Filling & Topping
- Unsalted butter, softened – 4 tablespoons (plus extra for brushing)
- Granulated sugar – 1/4 cup (plus 2 tablespoons for coating)
- Ground cinnamon – 2 teaspoons (plus 1 teaspoon for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough onto a flat surface. Seal any perforations by pressing the dough together to form one solid rectangle.
- Butter and Sprinkle: Spread softened unsalted butter evenly over the entire dough surface. Then sprinkle a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon generously over the buttered dough.
- Roll the Dough: Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from one long side. Once rolled, cut the log in half lengthwise to expose the layers.
- Coil and Place: Take each half and coil it into a spiral, then place each spiral into the prepared muffin cups. This creates the distinctive cruffin shape.
- Repeat: Repeat the same process with any remaining dough if applicable, ensuring all muffin cups are filled.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and start bubbling with buttery goodness.
- Butter and Coat: As soon as they come out of the oven, brush the warm cruffins with melted butter and quickly roll or sprinkle them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra sweetness and a lovely finish.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before serving to enjoy their warm, flaky layers and rich cinnamon flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier spreading and a better coating.
- Sealing the perforations in the dough is key to keeping the layers intact while rolling.
- For extra richness, you can brush melted butter inside the dough before sprinkling the cinnamon-sugar.
- Cruffins are best enjoyed fresh and warm but can be reheated gently before serving.
- You can add a drizzle of glaze or cream cheese frosting for a sweeter touch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cruffins, cinnamon roll muffin, crescent dough pastry, Valentine dessert, cinnamon sugar pastries
