Cheater Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins 🥐🍬
Welcome back to another deliciously easy recipe on our blog! Today, we’re diving into the world of cruffins – those delightful hybrids between a croissant and a muffin. These Cheater Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
For the cruffins:
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup butter, softened & divided
For the cinnamon sugar:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
For the egg wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp cream or milk
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease 8 spots in a standard muffin tin. 🧁
- Roll Out the Pastry:
- Working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet out on a cool, dry work surface.
- Dust lightly with flour if needed. 🥐
- Roll the puff pastry into a thin rectangle about 11″ x 15″.
- Butter & Sugar:
- Spread about 2 tbsp of the softened butter on each sheet of puff pastry.
- Lightly sprinkle with about 3 tbsp of the cinnamon sugar mixture. 🍥
- Shape the Cruffins:
- Working from one of the 15″ ends, roll the puff pastry up jelly roll style.
- Slice the roll in half length-wise, and slice each half into two parts. You will have 4 pieces per puff pastry sheet (8 in total).
- Roll each piece up like a snail and place into the prepared muffin tin. 🐌
- Egg Wash & Bake:
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Place in the oven to bake for 40-50 minutes or until they are baked all the way through. The exterior should be a nice deep golden brown color. 🌟
- Cool & Coat:
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for ten minutes in the pan before turning out.
- Roll in the remaining cinnamon sugar to coat. ⏲️🍬
- Serve:
- Serve as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Enjoy! 🍨🍫
Quick Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Calories: 320 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 8
Final Thoughts
These Cheater Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are a quick and easy treat that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or just a sweet snack, they are sure to impress anyone who tries them. Give them a try and let us know how they turned out in the comments below! Happy baking!
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Cheater Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins 🥐🍬
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
For the cruffins:
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup butter, softened & divided
For the cinnamon sugar:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
For the egg wash:
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp cream or milk
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and lightly grease 8 spots in a standard muffin tin. 🧁
2️⃣ Working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet out on a cool, dry work surface. Dust lightly with flour if needed. 🥐
3️⃣ Roll the puff pastry into a thin rectangle about 11″ x 15″. Spread about 2 tbsp of the softened butter on each sheet of puff pastry, and lightly sprinkle with about 3 tbsp of the cinnamon sugar mixture. 🍥
4️⃣ Working from one of the 15″ ends, roll the puff pastry up jelly roll style. Slice the roll in half length-wise, and slice each half into two parts. You will have 4 pieces per puff pastry sheet (8 in total). Roll each piece up like a snail and place into prepared muffin tin. 🐌
5️⃣ Brush the tops with egg wash, and place in the oven to bake for 40-50 minutes or until they are baked all the way through. The exterior should be a nice deep golden brown color. 🌟
6️⃣ Remove from the oven and allow to cool for ten minutes in the pan before turning out and rolling in remaining cinnamon sugar to coat. ⏲️🍬
7️⃣ Serve as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Enjoy! 🍨🍫
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 Kcal