Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cinnamon and sugar with these homemade cruffins made from puff pastry. These flaky pastries are a cross between croissants and muffins, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cinnamon Sugar Mix:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Additional melted butter for brushing
- Extra cinnamon sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Combine sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out puff pastry, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the pastry into a log, slice lengthwise, and roll each half into a spiral.
- Bake: Place rolls in muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Cool slightly, brush with butter, and coat in more cinnamon sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using croissant dough or adding nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Best served warm on the day they’re baked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
