Valentine Delicious Cruffins with Cinnamon Recipe

Introduction

Valentine Delicious Cruffins with Cinnamon are a delightful treat combining the flakiness of croissants with the convenience of muffins. These buttery, cinnamon-sugar spiraled pastries are perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet dessert to share with loved ones.

Ingredients

• Refrigerated crescent roll dough
• Unsalted butter, softened
• Granulated sugar
• Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
2. Step 2: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface forming a rectangle. Pinch the seams to seal any perforations to keep the filling from leaking.
3. Step 3: Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly across the dough. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon and sprinkle generously over the buttered surface.
4. Step 4: Starting at the short end, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut this log in half lengthwise to expose the layers. With the cut sides facing outward, coil each half into a spiral and tuck the ends in.
5. Step 5: Place each spiral into the prepared muffin cups. Repeat the buttering, sprinkling, rolling, and shaping process with the remaining dough tubes to fill all 12 cups.
6. Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cruffins are golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
7. Step 7: Brush the warm cruffins with melted butter, then roll them in the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture for a crunchy sweet coating.
8. Step 8: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

• Watch closely near the end of baking to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the cruffins.
• If butter hardens, warm briefly in the microwave for easier spreading.
• Adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the cinnamon-sugar mixture adds a delicious twist.
• For a lighter version, use reduced-fat crescent dough or light butter.

Storage

Store cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze individually wrapped in plastic wrap inside a freezer bag for up to three months. To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness and warmth.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent dough?

Absolutely! Puff pastry can offer an even flakier texture. Roll it to a similar thickness as crescent dough and follow the same filling and rolling instructions.

Can I make these cruffins ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the cruffins through shaping and filling, then cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready, bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.

Valentine Delicious Cruffins with Cinnamon Recipe

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These Valentine Delicious Cruffins with Cinnamon are an irresistible blend of buttery pastry and cinnamon-sugar goodness. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, they’re quick to make and full of flavor, combining the flakiness of crescent roll dough with a sweet, warmly spiced cinnamon filling.

• Author: lea
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Pastry Ingredients

• 3 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough (original variety)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Filling and Coating

• ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided for mixing and coating)
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (divided for mixing and coating)
• Additional melted butter for brushing after baking

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and help cruffins release easily.
2. Roll and Seal: Unroll one tube of crescent roll dough onto a lightly floured surface, forming a rectangle. Pinch the seams carefully to seal any perforations to prevent filling leakage during baking.
3. Spread and Sprinkle: Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then generously sprinkle this mixture over the buttered surface.
4. Roll Up Tight: Starting at the short end, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log in half lengthwise to reveal spiral layers. Position each half with cut sides facing out, coil into spirals, tuck ends, and place into the prepared muffin cups.
5. Shape and Fill: Repeat the buttering, sprinkling, rolling, cutting, and coiling process with the remaining dough tubes until all 12 muffin cups are filled.
6. Bake to Perfection: Bake cruffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges, indicating they are fully cooked.
7. Brush and Coat: Immediately after baking, brush the warm cruffins with melted butter. Roll each cruffin in the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture to create a crunchy, flavorful coating.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Cruffins can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

• Store cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
• Refrigerate cruffins for up to one week to extend freshness.
• For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped cruffins in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
• Reheat frozen or refrigerated cruffins in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness and warmth.
• Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness—monitor closely towards the end of baking time.
• If butter hardens during prep, warm briefly in the microwave to ease spreading.
• Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the cinnamon-sugar mix for a tasty variation.
• For a lighter version, use reduced-fat crescent dough or light butter.

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