Description
A delightful treat that combines the flakiness of croissants with the convenience of muffins, these Delicious Cruffins are cinnamon-sugar infused, buttery pastries baked to golden perfection and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they offer a crispy yet tender texture that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Flavorings
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Prepare dough squares: Roll out the refrigerated crescent dough on a clean surface and cut it into squares along the perforations where the dough naturally separates.
- Make cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly for an even cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Brush and sprinkle dough squares: Using a pastry brush, coat each dough square generously with melted butter on both sides. Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over each square, making sure it’s well covered to ensure a sweet, spiced flavor.
- Shape the cruffins: Fold and layer the dough squares into a cruffin shape by stacking and twisting them slightly, then place them into the prepared muffin tin to maintain their shape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cruffins in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy exterior.
- Finish and serve: Remove the baked cruffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Dust the tops with powdered sugar for a light sweetness and elegant finish before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can brush the cruffins with additional melted butter immediately after baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- You can swap out the cinnamon sugar for other spices like nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal twist.
- Make sure the crescent dough is cold when working with it for easier handling and better layering.
