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Close-up of golden, freshly baked cinnamon cruffins, perfectly rolled and dusted with cinnamon sugar, cooling on a wire rack, showcasing their soft, flaky texture.

Easy Cinnamon Cruffins

A delicious and flaky treat combining the best of muffins and croissants, bursting with cinnamon-sugar goodness!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Pastry
Calories: 142
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tubes 8 ounces each refrigerated crescent rolls (Use crescent roll sheets for smoother preparation)
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened (Divided into 3 – 2-tablespoon portions)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For cinnamon-sugar mixture
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For cinnamon-sugar mixture

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin Standard muffin tin for baking
  • 1 Rolling pin For rolling out dough
  • 1 non-stick cooking spray To grease the muffin tin
  • 1 Small bowl For mixing cinnamon-sugar
  • 1 lightly floured surface or dough disc For rolling out dough

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Roll out each crescent dough sheet on a lightly floured surface into a 12 x 16-inch rectangle. If using perforated dough, pinch seams to seal.
  3. Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over each sheet of dough.
  4. Mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  5. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over each buttered dough sheet and gently press it into the dough.
  6. Starting at the longer end, tightly roll the dough into a log. If the ends are uneven, pat them inward to even them up.
  7. Cut each log in half, creating two shorter logs, then slice each into two halves lengthwise. Repeat with remaining dough sheets to make 12 sections.
  8. Roll each section tightly into a spiral with the layers facing outward, and tuck the end into the top of the muffin tin. Place the rolled dough into the prepared muffin tin.
  9. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and immediately roll each cruffin in the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture for an extra coating of sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These cruffins are perfect for brunch or breakfast! Soft, flaky, and full of cinnamon-sugar flavor. Serve warm with a cup of coffee for the ultimate treat!

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