Delicious Cruffins – Easy Crescent Roll Cinnamon Muffins
Craving a buttery, cinnamon-sugar-filled treat that looks like it came straight from a fancy bakery but takes just minutes to make? These Delicious Cruffins—a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins—are here to wow you.Made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, a swirl of cinnamon and sugar, and a buttery finish, they’re flaky, gooey, and ready in under 40 minutes. The best part? You don’t need to make pastry from scratch!Whether you’re baking for brunch, holidays, or a simple sweet craving, this easy cruffin recipe is bound to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- Dough & Base
- 3 tubes 8 oz each refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Keep chilled until ready to use for easy handling
- Filling
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with baking spray or parchment liners.
Step 2: Make Cinnamon Sugar
- In a small bowl, mix together:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Set aside for rolling and sprinkling.
Step 3: Unroll and Layer the Dough
- Open each tube of crescent roll dough. Unroll the dough into large rectangles.
- Press the seams together to seal and form a solid sheet.
- Brush each rectangle with melted butter, then sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
Step 4: Roll, Cut, and Shape
- Starting from the short end, tightly roll each rectangle into a log.
- Slice each roll in half lengthwise, exposing the cinnamon layers.
- Twist each half into a loose spiral and place into the muffin tin, cut side facing up.
Step 5: Bake the Cruffins
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown on top.
- The cruffins should be lightly crisp on the outside and soft in the center.
Step 6: Cool and Coat
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While warm, you can:
- Roll in leftover cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Drizzle with a simple glaze or cream cheese icing (optional)
Notes
🌀 Variations
Want to customize your cruffins? Try one of these flavor twists: 1. Nutella Cruffins
Spread Nutella over the dough before rolling for a chocolate-hazelnut twist. 2. Apple Pie Cruffins
Add a spoonful of apple pie filling before rolling for a warm, fruity core. 3. Pumpkin Spice Cruffins
Replace cinnamon sugar with a blend of pumpkin spice and brown sugar. 4. Jam-Filled Cruffins
Add a thin layer of raspberry or strawberry jam inside the roll before baking. ❄️ Storage & Reheating
Storage
Store cooled cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freezing
Freeze unglazed cruffins for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving. Reheating
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes to restore freshness. 🙋♀️ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls?
Yes! Puff pastry will make them even flakier but may require a few extra minutes of bake time. 2. Can I make these ahead?
You can assemble the cruffins a few hours ahead, refrigerate them, then bake fresh. 3. Do I need a stand mixer or rolling pin?
Nope! This is a no-mixer, no-fuss recipe. Just a clean surface and a brush for butter. 4. Can I add icing?
Yes! Try a simple powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting drizzle. 5. Why are my cruffins soggy?
They may be underbaked. Make sure to bake until the tops are deeply golden and set. 6. What’s the best way to slice the dough?
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cleanly cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise. 7. Can I use homemade dough?
Yes, but keep it buttery and elastic like croissant or crescent dough for the best texture. 8. Can I use flavored sugar (e.g., vanilla sugar)?
Absolutely! Vanilla sugar, cardamom sugar, or citrus sugar adds another flavor layer. 9. Are these kid-friendly?
Totally! Kids love helping roll and twist the dough—and of course, eating them warm! 10. Can I make mini cruffins?
Yes! Use a mini muffin pan and cut dough into smaller sections. Bake for 10–12 minutes. ✨ Conclusion
These Delicious Cruffins are the perfect answer to your sweet tooth when you want something special without the stress. Using crescent roll dough, cinnamon sugar, and melted butter, you get a beautifully layered, bakery-worthy treat in under an hour. Whether you’re a weekend baker or a brunch host, these easy cruffins will bring sweet smiles and buttery joy to everyone around. Try them once—you’ll be baking them on repeat! 🧈🌀✨
Want to customize your cruffins? Try one of these flavor twists: 1. Nutella Cruffins
Spread Nutella over the dough before rolling for a chocolate-hazelnut twist. 2. Apple Pie Cruffins
Add a spoonful of apple pie filling before rolling for a warm, fruity core. 3. Pumpkin Spice Cruffins
Replace cinnamon sugar with a blend of pumpkin spice and brown sugar. 4. Jam-Filled Cruffins
Add a thin layer of raspberry or strawberry jam inside the roll before baking. ❄️ Storage & Reheating
Storage
Store cooled cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freezing
Freeze unglazed cruffins for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving. Reheating
Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes to restore freshness. 🙋♀️ 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use puff pastry instead of crescent rolls?
Yes! Puff pastry will make them even flakier but may require a few extra minutes of bake time. 2. Can I make these ahead?
You can assemble the cruffins a few hours ahead, refrigerate them, then bake fresh. 3. Do I need a stand mixer or rolling pin?
Nope! This is a no-mixer, no-fuss recipe. Just a clean surface and a brush for butter. 4. Can I add icing?
Yes! Try a simple powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting drizzle. 5. Why are my cruffins soggy?
They may be underbaked. Make sure to bake until the tops are deeply golden and set. 6. What’s the best way to slice the dough?
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cleanly cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise. 7. Can I use homemade dough?
Yes, but keep it buttery and elastic like croissant or crescent dough for the best texture. 8. Can I use flavored sugar (e.g., vanilla sugar)?
Absolutely! Vanilla sugar, cardamom sugar, or citrus sugar adds another flavor layer. 9. Are these kid-friendly?
Totally! Kids love helping roll and twist the dough—and of course, eating them warm! 10. Can I make mini cruffins?
Yes! Use a mini muffin pan and cut dough into smaller sections. Bake for 10–12 minutes. ✨ Conclusion
These Delicious Cruffins are the perfect answer to your sweet tooth when you want something special without the stress. Using crescent roll dough, cinnamon sugar, and melted butter, you get a beautifully layered, bakery-worthy treat in under an hour. Whether you’re a weekend baker or a brunch host, these easy cruffins will bring sweet smiles and buttery joy to everyone around. Try them once—you’ll be baking them on repeat! 🧈🌀✨
