Easy Cruffins Recipe (With Canned Croissant/Crescent dough)

Cruffins scattered on a white background sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

Easy Cruffins Recipe (With Canned Croissant/Crescent dough)

We're so excited to share this effortless, DIY recipe for delicious cinnamon sugar Cruffins using canned croissant or crescent dough. A cheat's version, if you will, but without compromising on taste. We've opted for a classic blend of cinnamon sugar and butter. However, the possibilities are endless when using this as a base recipe, allowing you to experiment with your favourite fillings.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: cruffins

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Maretha Corbett

Equipment

1 12-hole muffin pan

Ingredients

For the cruffins

▢ 5 tablespoons white sugar
▢ 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
▢ 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
▢ 2 cans croissant or crescent dough - or enough to give you 12 croissants. UK - Jus-Rol, USA - Pillsbury etc
▢ 6 tablespoons butter, softened - roughly 90g/3 oz

For rolling

▢ 10 tablespoons white sugar
▢ 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Cruffins

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tray with butter, oil or cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the white sugar, light brown sugar and cinnamon for the Cruffin filling. Set aside.
5 tablespoons white sugar, 5 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Unroll the dough and cut it into squares along the perforated lines between each pair of triangles. In other words, instead of cutting into individual triangles, leave two triangles connected to form a square.
2 cans croissant or crescent dough
On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out each square into a slightly larger rectangle.
Aim for a rough measurement of 30cm x 25cm (12" x 9").
See note 1
If you come across any large perforated holes in the dough, simply pinch them shut with your fingertips. It doesn't have to be perfect.
Spread approximately a tablespoon of softened butter evenly over the entire square.
6 tablespoons butter, softened
Sprinkle two tablespoons (or as much as you like) of cinnamon sugar across the layer of butter.
Starting from the long end of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough up into a log shape.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the log lengthwise in half. Now, you should have two long halves, each revealing multiple layers of dough.
With the revealed layers facing upwards, begin at one end and roll the strip into a tight spiral. As you approach the end of the spiral, tuck the loose end slightly underneath the ball to prevent the Cruffin from unravelling during baking.
Gently place the spiral into a muffin hole, ensuring it sits neatly. Repeat the process for the remaining dough until you fill all 12 muffin holes.
Place the Cruffins in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown, puffy and flaky.
Let the Cruffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Carefully remove them by sliding a knife around the edges to loosen any sticky sugar that may have glued them to the sides.

Finishing touches

In a bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon to roll the Cruffins in.
10 tablespoons white sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
While the Cruffins are still warm, roll them in the sugar mixture on all sides. Give them a light tap on the side of the bowl to remove any excess sugar.
Enjoy fresh with a cup of tea or coffee.

Notes

Note 1: This guide is based on the dimensions of Jus-Rol croissant dough. If your chosen brand offers smaller squares initially, your measurements may be smaller. Aim to roll it only slightly thinner than its original state when it came out of the tube.

Nutritional data disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.

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