Easy Cinnamon Cruffin Recipe (2024)

Posted on Published: October 27, 2022

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This Easy and Delicious Cruffin Recipe is what happens when a muffin and a croissant get together! Made with Store bought refrigerator croissant dough, buttered, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. It’s similar to a Churro in taste and texture…but for Breakfast!!!

Generally speaking…I’m always the last one to jump on the latest food trend! Example… Butter Boards! I refuse to spread greasy butter all over one of my good cutting boards just to smear a piece of bread across it. (Grandma told me that’s what butter knives were made for! I’m sticking with Grams on this one!)

However, when layers of buttery cinnamon sugar-coated muffins started showing up on my IG feed, I thought to myself “Why that looks like happiness in a cup! I must jump on that train of pastry happiness!”.

Soooo…here I am! In all my “click-ish glory” joining the ranks of food bloggers everywhere, sharing my take on the “Cruffin”!

What’s a “Cruffin”? It’s what happens when croissant dough, or puff pastry, is slathered in butter (not from a board) and cinnamon sugar, cut in a specific way, rolled to form a ball, and placed in a muffin baking tin! HEAVENLY!

This is one recipe you will want to make for the Holidays! It’s quick, easy, and scrumptious!

Ingredients for Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins

3 tubes (8 ounces each), refrigerated crescent roll sheets
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided into 3 – 2 Tablespoon sections
1 Cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

How To Make Cruffins

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Working on a lightly floured work surface, or on a floured dough disc, roll out each tube of dough into a 12 x 16 inch rectangle. (I used crescent roll sheets; if you are using perforated crescent roll dough, be sure to pinch the seams together to seal.)

TIP: Be sure to note that one end of the dough is thicker and will need to be rolled out a little more than the other end. Generally speaking it is the end that was unrolled last.

Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over each sheet of dough. It will be thin, but it will cover each sheet.

In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon.

How To Roll and Prepare Cruffin Dough for Baking

Starting at the long end of the dough sheet, tightly roll the dough into a log. Just like you would for cinnamon rolls.

If the ends are uneven, pat them inward to even them up. Works like a charm!

Cut the log in half, creating two shorter logs. Do this for each sheet of dough that you have rolled into a tight log.

Next, cut each of those sections in half lengthwise, creating four sections of dough. This will create all those luscious layers you see in the photos.

Repeat with every sheet of dough. You will have 12 sections, to create 12 muffins.

Working with one section of dough at a time, with the layers facing out, roll it tightly into a spiral going up your finger. Tuck the end piece of dough into the top of the muffin.

Place into the prepared muffin tin.

Baking Cruffins

Place muffins in the oven on the middle rack, bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Questions and Answers for Cruffins

Can I use Puff Pastry instead of Crescent dough? You can…BUT! (There’s always a but…) You need to be aware they may burn using puff pastry. The reason being that the sugar melts during cooking and pools at the bottom of the muffin pan. Melted sugar can burn quickly, so you’ll need to keep an eye on them!
Does it matter if I use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe? It doesn’t. It’s all about personal choice. I like a little salt to cut the sweetness in this recipe. Either will work.
Can you reheat Cruffins? YES! Store any uneaten cruffins in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. To reheat simply microwave on high for 20 seconds.
How long will the Cruffins Stay Fresh? You can store them in an airtight container up to 3 days. They are best served fresh though.
Why did it take longer than 20 minutes for muffins to bake properly? Every oven is different! My oven may bake hotter than yours. If the cruffins are not done in 20 minutes, add another 5–10 minutes for baking.
Can I add other fillings to my cruffins? YES! You can make raspberry filled cruffins, or add raisins to your cinnamon sugar! Get creative. Just remember to keep the layer of filling thin! You may also need to increase your bake time.

Other Favorite Breakfast Pastry Recipes

Raspberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danish
Fried Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Bakery-Style Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins
Buttermilk Bar Doughnut Recipe
Easy Fried Apple Cider Donuts
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Lemon Glaze from Julia’s Simply Southern

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Happy Nesting!

Yield: 12

This Easy and Delicious Cruffin Recipe is what happens when a muffin and a croissant get together! Made with Store bought refrigerator croissant dough, buttered, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. It's similar to a Churro in taste and texture...but for Breakfast!!!

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin baking tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
On a lightly floured work surface, or dough disc, roll out each tube of dough to a 12 x 16-inch rectangle. (I used crescent roll sheets; if you are using perforated crescent roll dough, be sure to pinch the seams together to seal.)
Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over each sheet of dough.
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle ¼ cup of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top of each buttered dough sheet. Gently press cinnamon-sugar mixture into the dough. Set aside any remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture to use for topping later.
Starting at the long end of the dough sheet, tightly roll it up into a log. If the ends are uneven, pat them inward to even them out.
Cut the log in half, creating two shorter logs.
Cut each of the shorter logs in half lengthwise, giving you four sections of dough.
Repeat with remaining two sheets of prepared dough. You will have 12 sections of dough.
Working one section of dough at a time, with the layered side facing out, roll the dough up your finger, tightly, in a spiral. Carefully remove the spiral from your finger and push into a ball. Tuck the end piece into the top of the muffin. Place into the prepared muffin tin. Repeat with remaining 11 sections.
Bake for 18-20 minutes in preheated oven until golden brown.
Remove rolls from the oven and immediately roll each cruffin in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Enjoy!