Coconut Cruffins

Coconut Cruffins combine the best of buttery, flaky crescent dough and the fluffiness of muffins, loaded with sweet coconut, brown sugar and mini chocolate chips. Topped with toasted coconut flakes, these delightful treats offer bakery-style indulgence right at home.

Croissant muffins are so easy to make and the filling options are limitless. Our kids love the Mini Pumpkin Cruffins, Chocolate Chip Cruffins and this coconut version was a huge hit. Try all of our Quick and Easy Crescent Roll Desserts.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy: Using refrigerated crescent dough makes these cruffins simple to prepare, even for beginners.
• Perfectly Sweet: The irresistible combination of coconut, chocolate, and caramelized brown sugar creates a sweet treat everyone will adore.
• Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special snack, they’re guaranteed to impress family and friends.

Ingredients for Coconut Cruffins Recipe

• Refrigerated crescent dough
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Sweetened flaked coconut
• Mini chocolate chips

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crescent Muffins with Coconut

1. Butter a muffin tin generously and set aside or coat with non-stick baking spray.

2. Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Press 4 triangles together firmly to create 2 rectangular pieces of dough with each can of crescents.
3. Slice each rectangle lengthwise into two strips.
4. Spread each dough strip evenly with butter, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar, sweetened flaked coconut, and mini chocolate chips.
5. Gently roll up each dough strip.

6. Then place each roll into the prepared muffin tin. Gently mash down each roll slightly to fill muffin cup.
7. Scoop up any leftover filling that falls out during rolling and sprinkle it over the tops of the cruffins.
8. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store coconut cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate to keep fresh up to one week.
• Variations: Swap mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness. Add sliced almonds to the filling for extra crunch.

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Bake these incredible Coconut Cruffins that are loaded with flaky layers and mini chocolate chips today for a sweet breakfast treat that everyone will love.

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Coconut Cruffins

Coconut Cruffins combine the best of buttery, flaky crescent dough and the fluffiness of muffins, loaded with sweet coconut, brown sugar and mini chocolate chips. Topped with toasted coconut flakes, these delightful treats offer bakery-style indulgence right at home.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: croissant muffins

Servings: 12

Calories: 436kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 3 cans refrigerated crescent dough
• 3 tablespoons butter + more to butter the pan
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 ½ cups mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Butter a muffin tin generously and set aside.
• Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean surface. Press 4 triangles together firmly to create 2 rectangular pieces of dough with each can of crescents.
• Slice each rectangle lengthwise into two strips.
• Spread each dough strip evenly with butter, then sprinkle generously with brown sugar, sweetened flaked coconut, and mini chocolate chips.
• Gently roll up each dough strip, then place each roll into the prepared muffin tin. Gently mash down each roll slightly to fill muffin cup.
• Scoop up any leftover filling that falls out during rolling and sprinkle it over the tops of the cruffins.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

• Storage: Store coconut cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate to keep fresh up to one week.
• Variations: Swap mini chocolate chips for white chocolate chips or drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness. Add sliced almonds to the filling for extra crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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