Chocolate Chip Cruffins (Croissant Muffins)
Chocolate Chip Cruffins (Croissant Muffins) are an irresistible fusion of flaky pastry and sweet chocolate goodness. These delightful treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack any time of day. The buttery layers, filled with rich chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon, create a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable to fit various dietary preferences, these cruffins can be enjoyed by everyone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk (warm)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted, plus more for layering)
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm milk and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Twist each piece before placing in a greased muffin tin.
- Cover the muffin tin and let the cruffins rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake cruffins for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for approximately 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg