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Maple Bacon Cruffins

Maple Bacon Cruffins are the ultimate sweet and savory treat! Flaky layers of crescent dough, crispy bacon and a rich brown sugar cinnamon filling come together in a muffin tin for a bakery-style pastry topped with maple butter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: croissant muffins, sweet and savory muffins
Servings: 12
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 9 slices Petit Jean Hickory Smoked Bacon
  • 3 cans refrigerated crescent dough 8 ounces each
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus more to butter the muffin tin

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Place the bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until crispy. Set aside. Crumble or coarsely chop when cooled. Reduce oven temperature to 375°.
  • Butter a muffin tin or use muffin liners.
  • Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface and press the seams together to form a single sheet.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and crumbled bacon. Roll up tightly.
  • Cut the roll in half across the seam and then slice each half lengthwise to make 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a cinnamon roll shape.
  • Place each roll into a buttered muffin tin.
  • Melt butter and maple syrup together. Spoon about a tablespoon of syrup mixture over the tops.
  • Place muffin pan on a baking sheet to catch any spills. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and drizzle with the remaining maple syrup mixture.
  • Let cool in the pan for about 2- 3 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife to loosen the edges of the cruffins from the pan.
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Remove the cruffins while still warm – This prevents them from sticking to the pan as the caramelized sugars cool.
  • Use a baking sheet under the muffin tin – I also added a sheet of parchment paper between the muffin tin and baking sheet. The filling can bubble over, and this helps with easy cleanup.
  • Muffin Liners: Muffin liners can be used or a silicone muffin tin works well too. These cruffins are extra sticky and will stick to a metal muffin pan.
  • Storage: Store cooled cruffins in an airtight container or zip top bag in the refrigerator 2 – 3 days.
  • Reheat: Cook in a toaster oven or microwave until warm.
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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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