Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dough
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ For the Coating
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
→ For the Filling (optional)
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Dulce de leche or chocolate spread
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases. Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with melted butter.
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Starting from one end, tightly roll up the puff pastry to form a log. Cut the log into 1-inch slices.
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Take each slice and gently twist it to form a spiral. Place each twisted slice into a greased muffin tin cavity, with the cut side facing up.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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While the cruffins are baking, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Once the cruffins are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Brush each cruffin with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
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If desired, fill a piping bag with dulce de leche or chocolate spread. Insert the tip into the center of each cruffin and squeeze gently to fill.
# Notes:
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Churro Cruffins are a delightful fusion of croissants and muffins, inspired by the flavors of churros.
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For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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These are best served warm on the day they are made, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated briefly in the oven.
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If you don't have a piping bag for the filling, you can use a small plastic bag with the corner snipped off.