Valentine Cinnamon Cruffins Recipe
These Valentine Delicious Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery layers of a croissant with the shape and convenience of a muffin. Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, cinnamon, sugar, and butter, these sweet pastries are perfect for a romantic breakfast or a cozy treat. Their golden brown, spiral shape is as delightful as their warm cinnamon-sugar flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (usually 8 oz)
Butter Mixture
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for brushing after baking)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Shape the Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough and press firmly to seal all perforations into one solid rectangle to prevent layers from separating during baking.
- Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly over the entire dough surface. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, slice the log in half lengthwise to expose the layers and cinnamon sugar within.
- Form the Cruffins: Take each half and coil it into a spiral shape, making sure the cut side faces up to show off the cinnamon sugar layers. Place each spiral into one greased muffin cup.
- Repeat: Roll, slice, coil, and place remaining dough halves into the muffin tin, filling each cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and the cinnamon sugar is bubbly and caramelized.
- Butter and Coat: Remove the cruffins from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter. Then, lightly roll or sprinkle them with additional cinnamon sugar to enhance flavor and sweetness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly in the tin before removing. Serve warm for the best flakiness and flavor experience.
Notes
- For best results, use refrigerated dough that is cold but pliable.
- Ensure to seal the perforations fully to prevent dough from unraveling during baking.
- You can use a mix of white and brown sugar for richer flavor.
- Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Optionally, add a light glaze of powdered sugar mixed with milk for an extra sweet finish.
Keywords: cruffins, cinnamon sugar pastries, crescent roll recipes, easy baked breakfast, cinnamon rolls alternative, Valentine dessert
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