Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins: Your New Favorite Easy Dessert

Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are a delightful pastry, blending the flaky charm of croissants with the softness of muffins.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 cruffins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cruffins

1 package Puff Pastry Consider making homemade for a fresher flavor.
4 tablespoons Melted Butter Opt for dairy-free versions if you go vegan.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

1/2 cup Sugar Provides the sweetness that balances the cinnamon.
2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Enhances warmth and sweetness; optional nutmeg or allspice for extra depth.

For Optional Egg Wash

1 large Egg Gives a glossy finish; swap with non-dairy milk or water-maple syrup mix for vegan.

Equipment

Oven
Muffin tin
baking sheet
Rolling Pin
Pastry brush
wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather your tools.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle, approximately ¼ inch thick.
Brush the rolled pastry with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Cut the pastry into triangles about 4 inches wide, roll from the base to the tip, and stand each in a muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Cool in the tin for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cruffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack and are easily customizable with various fillings.

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