Oreo Cruffins combine Oreo cookies and our original cruffin recipe. Using crescent roll dough and crushed Oreos – these are INCREDIBLE!
Oreo cruffins are a delicious baked treat that combines the flavors of Oreos and croissants. They are a popular pastry that can be found in many bakeries and cafes.
But you don’t have to visit a bakery to enjoy these delicious treats. You can make your own at home with just a few simple ingredients and less than 30-minutes.
Our original cruffin recipe is a favorite of many. So it should come as no surprise that we wanted to change it up and make this super simple recipe into a bunch of other flavors and variations too.
With these, we wanted to indulge the Oreo lovers out there and pack crushed Oreo cookies into the buttery rolled dough. I have to say, they are positively DIVINE!
Commonly Asked Questions About Oreo Cruffins
What is a cruffin?
A cruffin is a delicious combination of a croissant and a muffin. Basically, we are taking the idea of the flaky layers of a croissant and twisting the dough into a muffin shape, and baking it in a muffin tin.
Why make Oreo Cruffins?
There are several reasons why you might want to make Oreo cruffins:
- Delicious: Oreo cruffins are a unique and tasty pastry that combines the flaky texture of croissants with the sweet and chocolaty flavor of Oreos.
- Versatile: Oreo cruffins can be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast pastry, a mid-day snack, or a dessert. They are perfect for any time of day!
- Impressive: Oreo cruffins are a showstopper pastry that will impress your family and friends. They look like they came straight from a fancy bakery, but they are surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Fun to make: Making Oreo cruffins can be a fun and creative baking project. You can experiment with different toppings and flavor combinations to make them your own.
- Perfect for special occasions: Oreo cruffins are a great pastry to make for special occasions like birthdays, holidays, or brunches. They are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves Oreos or croissants!
Oreo Cruffin Ingredients
- crescent roll dough
- butter – softened
- brown sugar light
- crushed Oreo cookies
- cocoa powder
Topping
- confectioner’s sugar
- heavy cream or milk
- vanilla extract
What to serve with Oreo Cruffins
Oreo cruffins can be enjoyed on their own or with a variety of accompaniments. Here are some ideas for what to serve with Oreo cruffins:
- Coffee or tea: Oreo cruffins pair well with a hot cup of coffee or tea. The sweetness of the pastry balances out the bitterness of the coffee or tea, creating a perfect flavor combination.
- Fresh fruit: Serve Oreo cruffins with some fresh fruit, such as berries or sliced bananas. The fruit adds a refreshing and healthy element to the meal.
- Whipped cream: Top the Oreo cruffins with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra creamy and decadent treat.
- Ice cream: Serve Oreo cruffins with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert option.
- Chocolate sauce: Drizzle some chocolate sauce over the Oreo cruffins for an extra chocolatey flavor.
- Milk: A glass of milk can be a great accompaniment to Oreo cruffins, especially for breakfast or brunch.
How to Make Oreo Cruffins
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly grease 8 wells of a muffin tin. Set aside.
- Using a small rolling pin, roll out each sheet of the crescent roll dough until you have 2 larger rectangles that are slightly larger than what you started with and the perforated portions are blended back together.
- Spread a thin layer of butter onto the rolled crescent roll sheets.
- Combine the brown sugar, crushed Oreo cookies, and cocoa powder in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle most of that Oreo mixture on top of the butter.
- Starting on the long end of the rectangle, roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut the dough in half, giving you shorter logs.
- Then cut each of those logs in half, lengthwise – exposing the inner layers of the logs. This will be messy and bits of the filling will crumble out – this is fine.
- Repeat with the second sheet. When you are finished – you should have 4 pieces out of each sheet.
- Take each piece and wrap it around your fingers to form the shape of a muffin, with the layered side out. This will give the best chance of all those layers being visible when they are baked. You can gently stretch the dough during this process.
- Place each rolled piece in the greased muffin tin.
- Sprinkle the tops of each cruffin with a little bit of the remaining Oreo mixture.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes – rotating halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and immediately remove the cruffins from the pan, one by one, by gently releasing any parts that are stuck using a butter knife or thin object.
Topping
- Sprinkle the baked cruffins with more of the Oreo topping and place them on a plate or cooling rack to come to room temperature.
- Combine the confectioner’s sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cruffins while they are still warm.
- Store at room temperature in an open container. Closing them into an airtight container will make them sweat and the sugar will become moist and they will lose the texture that makes them great.
Storage
Oreo cruffins are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can be stored for later if needed. Here are some tips for storing Oreo cruffins:
- Room temperature: If you plan to eat the Oreo cruffins within a day or two, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container. Make sure to let them cool completely before storing, and place a piece of paper towel in the container to absorb any excess moisture.
- Refrigerator: If you need to store the Oreo cruffins for a longer period of time, you can place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Freezer: Oreo cruffins can also be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. To thaw, simply remove them from the freezer and let them come to room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Keep in mind that Oreo cruffins are best enjoyed fresh and may lose some of their texture and flavor when stored. If you do need to store them, make sure to use an airtight container and consume them as soon as possible for the best taste and texture.
Kitchen Items Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling pin
- Pastry brush
- Muffin tin
- Plastic wrap or an airtight container for storage
- Oven mitts or pot holders
- Cooling rack
- Dough Scraper
Can Cruffins be Made with Homemade Dough?
We like to use canned refrigerator crescent roll dough to save time. You can use homemade dough if you like.
We recommend trying these with our 2-ingredient Pizza Dough because it is also quite simple to make. When making that dough to use in this cruffin recipe, you will need to reduce the quantity of the ingredients. Make 1/4 of that recipe.
Change It Up
You can use half of the dough if you only want 4 cruffins.
This sweet treat can also be made with pizza dough, store-bought puff pastry, croissant dough, or crescent dough to make these croissant muffins.
Swap the brown sugar with granulated sugar (white sugar).
Add some melted chocolate, dark chocolate, or white candy melts to the tops of the warm cruffins.
More Cruffin Filling Flavors
There are endless possibilities for filling flavors when it comes to cruffins! Here are a few more ideas to try:
- Cinnamon Sugar: Mix together some cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle it over the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins.
- Nutella: Spread some Nutella over the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins for a delicious chocolate-hazelnut flavor.
- Lemon Curd: Spoon some lemon curd onto the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins for a tangy and refreshing filling.
- Peanut Butter and Jelly: Spread some peanut butter and jelly on the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins for a classic and comforting flavor.
- Chocolate Chip: Sprinkle some chocolate chips over the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins for a simple but satisfying filling.
- Salted Caramel: Drizzle some salted caramel sauce over the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins for a sweet and salty flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Mix together some cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract and spread it over the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins for a creamy and tangy filling.
- Apple Cinnamon: Spread some apple butter or applesauce onto the layers of dough before rolling up the cruffins, and sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar on top for a fall-inspired flavor.
Tips and Tricks for Making Oreo Cruffins
- Use SOFT butter: It’s important to use SOFT butter when making the cruffins so it is the most spreadable.
- Crush the Oreos finely: Make sure to crush the Oreos finely so that they can be easily incorporated into the dough without creating clumps. You can use a food processor or a plastic bag and a rolling pin to crush the Oreos.
- Roll out the dough carefully: When rolling out the dough, be gentle and take your time. You want to create thin layers without overworking the dough, which can cause the butter to melt and the layers to blend together.
- Use a muffin tin: To create the cruffin shape, use a muffin tin to hold the dough in place while it bakes. This will help the cruffins keep their shape and prevent them from spreading out too much.
- Egg wash – Optional: Brush the tops of the cruffins with egg wash before baking to give them a shiny, golden brown finish.
- Experiment with toppings: While crushed Oreos and chocolate drizzle are popular toppings for Oreo cruffins, don’t be afraid to get creative! You can try adding different types of nuts, fruit, or even sprinkles to the top of your cruffins for a unique twist.
If you love this easy Oreo Cruffins recipe, you’re going to love these other Oreo treats too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!
More Cruffin Recipes to Try
Easy Cruffin Recipe – the original
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Oreo Cruffins
Ingredients
- 2 tubes crescent roll dough
- ½ cup butter – softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar light
- ¼ cup crushed Oreo cookies – about 6
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Topping
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly grease 8 wells of a muffin tin. Set aside.
- Using a small rolling pin, roll out each sheet of the crescent roll dough until you have 2 larger rectangles that are slightly larger than what you started with and the perforated portions are blended back together.
- Spread a thin layer of butter onto the rolled crescent roll sheets.
- Combine the brown sugar, crushed Oreo cookies, and cocoa powder in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle most of that Oreo mixture on top of the butter.
- Starting on the long end of the rectangle, roll up the dough into a log.
- Cut the dough in half, giving you shorter logs.
- Then cut each of those logs in half, lengthwise – exposing the inner layers of the logs. This will be messy and bits of the filling will crumble out – this is fine.
- Repeat with the second sheet. When you are finished – you should have 4 pieces out of each sheet.
- Take each piece and wrap it around your fingers to form the shape of a muffin, with the layered side out. This will give the best chance of all those layers being visible when they are baked. You can gently stretch the dough during this process.
- Place each rolled piece in the greased muffin tin.
- Sprinkle the tops of each cruffin with a little bit of the remaining Oreo mixture.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes – rotating halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and immediately remove the cruffins from the pan, one by one, by gently releasing any parts that are stuck using a butter knife or thin object.
- Sprinkle the baked cruffins with more of the Oreo topping and place them on a plate or cooling rack to come to room temperature.
- Combine the confectioner’s sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the cruffins while they are still warm.
- Store at room temperature in an open container. Closing them into an airtight container will make them sweat and the sugar will become moist and they will lose the texture that makes them great.
Nutrition
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