Crispy, cinnamon-sugar perfection
If you love churros and flaky pastries, these churro cruffins are about to become your new obsession. They’re golden and crisp on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, and coated in that irresistible cinnamon-sugar goodness. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy weekend treat, this recipe delivers bakery-style results with surprisingly little effort. Using store-bought dough keeps things fast and stress-free, making it ideal for busy mornings or last-minute guests. Whether served warm with coffee or as a sweet snack, these cruffins bring all the classic churro flavor in a fun, Pinterest-worthy twist.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8 cruffins
📝 Ingredients List
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 triangles)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Optional: ¼ cup caramel sauce or chocolate sauce for dipping
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Muffin tin
- Pastry brush
- Small mixing bowl
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Measuring cups & spoons
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Unroll crescent dough and press seams together to form one large rectangle.
- Brush the entire surface with melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Cut dough into 8 long strips. Roll each strip tightly into a spiral.
- Place each spiral cut-side up into the muffin tin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown 😍
- While warm, brush lightly with more butter and roll in extra cinnamon sugar ✨
💡 Pro Tips
- For extra crunch, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar into the muffin tin before adding dough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Don’t overfill with butter—too much can make the layers slide apart.