Go Back
–+ servings
Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins

Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins: Your New Favorite Breakfast Delight

Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins are a delightful pastry that combines flaky croissant layers with sweet cinnamon, perfect for breakfast.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cruffins
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Can substitute with puff pastry for a lighter texture.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Swap with dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper caramel notes.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Can replace with pumpkin spice or nutmeg.
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Cinnamon-Sugar For sprinkling on top.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For serving.

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough into four rectangles, pressing seams to seal.
  3. Brush melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
  4. Roll each rectangle tightly into a log, slice in half, then twist into spirals.
  5. Arrange the twisted spirals in the greased muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Brush with melted butter and roll in additional cinnamon-sugar before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cruffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure seams are tightly sealed to prevent unraveling, and check your cruffins around the 12-minute mark to avoid over-baking.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!