Description

Cinnamon sugar cruffins are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and soft muffin, creating the perfect treat for any occasion. These irresistible pastries are generously swirled with cinnamon sugar, offering a warm, sweet aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, each bite melts in your mouth, providing a cozy comfort that’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or dessert. This easy recipe requires only basic pantry ingredients and straightforward steps, making it suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with cream cheese frosting, cinnamon sugar cruffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Granulated sugar
Ground cinnamon
Salt
Unsalted butter
Whole milk

For the cream cheese frosting

8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, melt the butter and mix in the milk. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into small balls and roll each in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing them in the muffin tin.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying warm.
Make the cream cheese frosting: beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until completely smooth, then add the sifted powdered sugar a cup at a time on low speed. Beat in the vanilla and continue for 1 minute more, until light and spreadable. Frost only once the bake has cooled completely.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are fresh for optimal flavor.

Feel free to customize by adding nuts or dried fruits to the dough.

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cruffin (75g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 239mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0.3g
Carbohydrates: 66g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4.2g
Cholesterol: 64mg

Keywords: - Ensure all ingredients are fresh for optimal flavor.- Customize by adding nuts or dried fruits to the dough.- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.