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Spring is in the air, and these cute bunny rolls add a special touch to any family gathering. I went way back for the dough recipe, using the original “Sixty-Minute Rolls” from a 35-year-old KitchenAid Mixer guide, with a few tweaks and explanations of my own. But the recipe is simple enough to knock out from start to finish in …

Spring is just around the corner here in the Mountain South, but cold chilly days still punctuate our lengthening warm spells. This simple-to-make Triple-Berry Cobbler is the perfect dessert for this in-between season, when hot spoonfuls of berry biscuit goodness meet a scoop of vanilla ice cream. And it’s so easy to put together. It does take time to bake …

This delightful treat was one I recently made for a wedding and was the favorite flavor of the bride and groom. Mango is perfect for summertime and these cuties are simple enough to make. Mini cheesecakes bake in much less time than large versions, don’t need to be cut, and are easy to eat without utensils. A few notes on …

Cookie cakes are a great way to celebrate any occasion. And when you make them yourself, they’re even better. Any cookie recipe you have that makes a good bar cookie works well for a cookie cake. For the one above, I used one full chocolate chip recipe in a 14-inch circle pan, greased and lined with parchment paper. Don’t have …

This traditional Easter treat that originated in England has been around for hundreds of years. And I hate to admit it, but until now I’d never eaten one and certainly never baked one. But I’ve come to love these spiced, soft yeast bread buns studded with dry fruit and citrus peel. And I believe you will, too. I took my …

Did you know that Friday, February 22, is National Banana Bread Day?? I didn’t either. I don’t have a clue who came up with this unheralded day of recognition, but we never really need an excuse to whip up a loaf of this delicious bread. I’m calling this recipe the Chunky Monkey, because I’m adding toasted chopped walnuts and dark …

I’ve been making biscuits for over 50 years. Gosh, that makes me feel old! But this week I tried a new recipe that creates a flaky biscuit. And for those who came here just for the recipe, here’s the link: https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-homemade-biscuits/ For me, biscuits are all about heritage. My Mountain South roots revolve around faith, family, and food. Whether it’s …

Ring in the New Year with this delicious but easy-to-prepare punch. The recipe is super simple and you can modify it to suit your taste. Want the kids to enjoy it but not bounce off the walls? Use decaf instant coffee instead. Want to make something the adults will enjoy? Add your favorite potent potable. Want a more intense coffee …

Christmas time is here! And these little cuties are super fun and great to do with the kids. The ideas are fairly self-explanatory, but if you want specifics on what tips are used, etc. , follow these links: Reindeer, Melting Snowman, Santa Hat, Christmas Tree, Wreath, Tri-Color. To make these treats even easier, you can pop down to your local …

Halloween Pumpkin Roll For a spooktacular dessert, spin a Thanksgiving favorite into a frightful Halloween treat by baking a spider web design into the rolled cake. Use this Pumpkin Roll recipe to make your batter. Take 1/2 cup of the batter and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder (or regular cocoa powder if that’s all you have). …