Cinnamon Sugar Cruffins
Delightful pastries combining the flakiness of croissants and the heartiness of muffins, filled with sweet cinnamon goodness and topped with a crunchy sugary crust.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for best results
- ½ cup butter, softened Cold butter can be used for flakiness
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 pieces eggs Large eggs recommended
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar for topping Mixed with cinnamon for topping the cruffins
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon, and set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously on top of each cruffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until they are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For flakier layers, consider using cold butter and folding it into the mix. Feel free to add chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit preserves for a fun twist. Keep an eye on your cruffins as they bake to achieve the perfect golden brown.