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Quick cinnamon sugar cruffins made from crescent roll dough. Ready in 40 minutes, ideal for breakfast or brunch.
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Mena
Updated on Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:17:49 GMT
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These cinnamon sugar cruffins combine the flakiness of croissants with the shape of muffins for an impressive yet surprisingly simple pastry. Perfect for special brunches or weekend baking projects, they deliver bakery-quality results with minimal effort.

This recipe transforms basic crescent dough into an elegant breakfast pastry that looks far more complicated than it actually is. The technique creates beautiful layers while keeping the process manageable for home bakers.

Essential Ingredients

  • Crescent Roll Sheets: Choose unperforated sheets for the smoothest results. Standard crescent rolls can work if the perforations are firmly sealed.
  • Butter: Room temperature butter ensures easy spreading without tearing the dough. Quality butter provides the best flavor.
  • Ground Cinnamon: Use fresh, aromatic cinnamon for optimal flavor.
  • Granulated Sugar: Standard white sugar creates the perfect texture and sweetness.
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Preparation Method

Dough Preparation

Work on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. Roll each dough sheet into a rectangular shape, maintaining an even thickness throughout.

Adding the Filling

Spread softened butter evenly across the dough surface. Combine cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle generously over the butter layer, pressing gently to adhere.

Shaping Process

Roll the dough tightly from the long edge. Cut the log in half lengthwise, then slice each portion into even strips. Roll each strip into a spiral shape, keeping the layers visible.

Final Assembly

Place each spiral into a prepared muffin tin cavity. Tuck loose ends underneath to secure the shape before baking.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as part of a breakfast spread alongside fresh fruit. These pastries pair perfectly with coffee or tea. For dessert service, add a light cream cheese glaze or serve with vanilla ice cream.

Variations

Experiment with different flavors by incorporating orange zest, mini chocolate chips, or apple butter into the filling. Each variation maintains the signature texture while offering new taste combinations.

Storage Guidelines

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Reheat briefly before serving. For longer storage, freeze and thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.

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Troubleshooting Tips

  • Embrace slight irregularities in the dough strips for a rustic appearance
  • Chill dough if kitchen temperature affects workability
  • Allow baking pans to cool completely before cleaning

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What exactly is a cruffin?
A cruffin is a delightful mash-up of a flaky croissant and a soft muffin, baked in a muffin tray.
→ Can I use traditional crescent rolls for this?
Definitely! Just press the seams together to form a flat dough sheet.
→ What’s the best way to store any leftovers?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature, and they’ll stay fresh for 1 to 2 days.
→ Can additional ingredients be added?
For sure! You can include sweet touches like chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or your favorite jam before rolling them up.
→ Is it possible to prep these ahead of time?
They’re best enjoyed fresh, but you can assemble and refrigerate the unbaked cruffins overnight.

Simple Cruffins

These easy cruffins combine buttery crescent roll dough with cinnamon sugar for a perfect mix of croissant and muffin in minutes.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Mena

Category: Desserts & Baking

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (12 cruffins)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

01 Three packs (8 ounces each) of store-bought crescent roll dough sheets
02 6 tablespoons of softened butter, split as needed
03 1 cup of plain white sugar
04 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon spice

Instructions

Step 01

Set your oven to preheat at 350°F. Give a 12-cup muffin tray a light coat of nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

Step 02

Using a floured surface, spread each pack of dough into a rectangle measuring around 12×16 inches. Press together any seams if the dough isn’t smooth.

Step 03

Take 2 tablespoons of butter for each dough sheet and spread it evenly. Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Scatter 1/4 cup of this mix over the buttered dough, pressing it gently to make it stick. Hold on to the rest of the mix for later.

Step 04

Roll each sheet tightly, starting from the long side, until you form a log. Slice each log in half. Then, lengthwise, cut each half into two to get four sections per log. This gives you a total of 12 sections.

Step 05

Roll every dough section into a spiral shape (cinnamon-roll style) with the layered side facing outward. Pop them into the muffin tin you prepared earlier.

Step 06

Pop them in the oven for 18–20 minutes or until they turn golden. Pull them out, and while they’re still hot, roll each in the leftover cinnamon-sugar mix.

Notes

  1. Crescent dough sheets make the process simpler
  2. These are best fresh out of the oven, served warm
  3. You can include extras like chocolate chips before rolling

Tools You'll Need

  • 12-cup muffin tray
  • A small bowl for mixing
  • A surface sprinkled with flour for rolling out dough

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • This recipe includes butter, so it contains dairy
  • The crescent roll dough is made with wheat, so it has gluten

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 183
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
  • Protein: 2 g