Shortcut Sugar Buns

These are really tasty and probably far too easy to be safe for your waistline lol, 10/10. One slight modification to the recipe I made was the use of butter to grease the muffin tins instead of non-stick spray. Since my pan is already non-stick, I avoid using spray, as it tends to leave a gummy residue on non-stick pans. Even with the butter, these did stick a little in a couple of places, which may have been that I didn't get those quite as well coated. Tip: thaw the puff pastry in your fridge for best pliability. I had mine in the fridge for around 3 days and it was fine (was worried this was too long), even though it was past the date on the package (what I'm saying is, don't throw it out if yours is, too :)) I thought I had pictures for this recipe, but cannot find them, so I will post some next time I make this!

Link to original recipe: https://www.bhg.com/recipe/shortcut-sugar-buns/

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Ingredients:

6 T. sugar

3 T. light brown sugar (packed)

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 tsp. kosher salt

1 package (17.3 oz./2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed in fridge

6 T. unsalted butter, softened, plus for for coating pans

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Butter (lightly but thoroughly) 12 muffin cup areas on muffin pan(s).

2. Combine the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and kosher salt in a small bowl.

3. Sprinkle counter/work space with 1 T. of the mixture. Open one of the pastry sheets on the prepared surface and press gently to coat with mixture on bottom.

4. Spread 2 T. of the butter over the top of the puff pastry, then top with 2 T. of the sugar mixture. 

5. Cut into six equal strips and roll each into a coil. Place each coil in a muffin cup (spiral side up/down). Repeat with second pastry sheet.

6. Transfer to oven and bake for 30-35 min, or until golden brown and puffed. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 T. of butter (I used the microwave). 

7. After buns come out of oven, let them cool for 2 minutes, then brush the top of one with melted butter. Roll the dipped part in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture and transfer to a plate to finish cooling. Repeat for remaining buns. Serve and enjoy!!