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Cruffins made with puff pastry and drizzled with icing.
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Easy Cruffin Recipe

This easy cruffin recipe will have everyone loving every single bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 527kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 packages puff pastry
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter salted and softened

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Use non-stick cooking spray (with added flour) and spray the muffin pan or use liners.
  • Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Divide the mixture and set aside 4 tablespoons to be sprinkled on top of the cruffins after they are done baking.
  • Open the puff pastry sheets (there will be 4 in total) and lay them flat on the counter. Put two aside for later as they're going to be what is used on top.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of the softened butter on each of the bottom two sheets. Divide the larger amount of cinnamon/sugar mixture and sprinkle that on top of the two buttered sheets. Make sure that you're covering the whole surface.
  • Take the two pastry sheets that you'd set aside and put them on top of the two buttered ones, creating a sandwich.
  • Grab a pizza cutter and cut out 6 strips that are equal in size from each one.
  • Roll up the slices just like you would a cinnamon roll and securely pinch the ends so that they stay closed while you're baking them. Put each rolled cruffin into a lined muffin cup and pop it in the oven to bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • Sprinkle on the 4 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar while they're still warm.
  • If you want to add icing on top, just whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of milk and drizzle on top.

Notes

Storage: Be sure to store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay fresh for up to 3 days.
You can freeze the cruffins as well by putting them in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months.
Other FAQ suggestions: 
  1. I find that the puff pastry is tearing - how can I avoid this?  I find it best to work with cold puff pastry.  I take it out of the fridge just before I am ready to spread the butter on it.  (If it is frozen, I allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight.)
  2. Could I use brown sugar instead of white sugar in this recipe?  Yes, if you prefer.  Brown sugar will give the cruffins a heavier texture and be a little more caramel flavored.  And you could use that to sprinkle on them afterward, or use confectioners sugar for sprinkling.
  3. I usually use unsalted butter in my baking - can I do that with this recipe?  Yes, you could mix in ⅛ th teaspoon of salt to the butter (to create a salted butter), or just leave that out.  
  4. What are some other spices that would work in this recipe?  You can achieve some tasty alternatives by adding ½ teaspoon of either ginger, cardamom, star anise, or coriander.  
  5. How can I elevate this simple recipe?  These truly are delicious as is, but you could add nuts - chopped pecans or pistachios work well.  Or you could add a little orange zest, nutella, chocolate chips, jam, apple pie filling, or raisins.  They are also delicious topped with cream cheese frosting or ice cream and are perfect for dipping into a chocolate sauce.
Notes: 
  • The recipe above makes large cruffins - you can easily cut the entire recipe in half and have smaller cruffins if you prefer. (they will be about half the size as pictured but will need only half the ingredients) Directions as follows:
    • Roll out the puff pastry into a large rectangle (approximately 10 inches by 12 inches). 
    • Take one of the 10 inch sides of the rectangle and fold the pastry over so you now have a square.  (This creates a sandwich, with the butter- cinnamon sugar filling inside.)  
    • Cut the pastry into 10 (1 inch) slices so that each slice has the fold at one end.  
    • Bake for about 13-15  minutes or until golden.
    • Sprinkle with (or roll them around in) the remaining 4 Tablespoons of cinnamon sugar while they are warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg