Famous Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Hey everyone! I hope that yall all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! So even though I am on break things have been super busy but in a fun/relaxing way. Now on to the good stuff and I mean REALLY good stuff. I was looking through some other blogs for a new desert that I could make for my sorority Christmas party when I came upon this cookie recipe on What Megan's Making. I thought that they looked good but little did I know that these would taste like you were eating a Cinnabon! I am not joking either...I have made them 3 times within the last month and lets just say they are a bit addicting. Did I mention not bad for you.....just kidding but you just need to tell yourself that there is absolutely no sugar or butter before you eat them. It will make you feel better. Buttery times from the Splendid kitchen enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 Cups sugar
1 Cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Cup sour cream
6 Cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
softened butter
brown sugar
ground cinnamon

Frosting
1 cup Powdered Sugar
½ teaspoons Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Corn Syrup
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Heavy Cream (Enough To Let Icing Reach Consistency Of Honey)

PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES!
This first step I recommend either doing the day before you want to make the cookies or the morning of because the dough needs to chill at LEAST 2 hours, but I have found it works better letting it set over night.
So begin by creaming the sugar and butter.



Next add the eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Mix until well combined.



Add in baking powder, baking soda, and salt.


Time to add in flour and lots of it!




Notice how it gets nice and thick!

Grab 2 pieces of Saran Wrap. Dish half of the dough onto one and the other half on the other. Now I used pink wrap so it looks a bit different :). Then proceed to wrap them both up and stick them in your fridge.



Once your dough has chilled take out just one. This is just because you want to keep the one that you are not ready for cold. Take a cutting board and sprinkle with some flour to prevent sticking.


At this point you can either do this 2 different ways. I have done both and like the second way; however, I do not have pictures of the second way so I am going to first tell you one way with the pics and a second way, the one I like, but without pictures.

Option #1:
Roll out one piece of dough and cut into 3. Roll each up into little balls and them flatten.




Option #2:
Take one of the wrapped doughs. Unwrap and cut into 3 pieces, then with you hands work it into an oblong shape.

So once you get to this point take your butter and slather it on, then grab the brown sugar and pat it on and lastly dust it with cinnamon.


Roll into a log and cut into about 1 inch pieces and place on a greased baking sheet. It is really up to you. Bake for about 9 min. and begin working on another set so that when the first set is done you can pop another set in. This will speed up the process. You will have a total of 6 different sets. When each is done put them on a cooling rack and I would recommend putting a paper bag under them for when you ice them.

Onto the icing which is super easy! Simply mix all 5 ingredients and add heavy whipping cream, stirring until you reach a honey type consistency.


Drizzle over warm cookies. Prepare to drool....




And that's it! These cookies are so incredibly moist and yummy! Not to mention it makes a lot so if you wanted to you could share and people will tell you that you and your cookies are the best thing since sliced bread. Until next time happy indulging from The Splendid Kitchen!

Printable Recipe:
http://sites.google.com/site/megansprintablerecipes/cinnamon-roll-cookies?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas my Splendid Kitchen loves! I just wanted to take a quick moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope that yall have a wonderful time with loved ones and just enjoy time off from work, school or whatever it may be. I also wanted to briefly tell yall about the Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls which are to die for. After talking about making these for a year (literally) my amazing, wonderful friend whom I call Simo (its short for her last name :) and I finally made them this past saturday. Let me say people these cinnamon rolls are worth every ounce or pound ;) of butter. Enjoy the pics and make these asap... even better is that it makes multiple pans, so if you happened to run out of time during the holiday rush to give someone something, trust me these will make up for it!!! Or you could say they are special New Years cinnamon rolls. :) Remembering what Christmas is truly about...HE is the reason for the season. From the Splendid Kitchen Merry Christmas!

Bliss


I can smell the maple icing as im typing this...


Link to the recipe:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_/

Special Notes on the cinnamon rolls:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/10/notes-on-cinnamon-rolls/

Claire's Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

Hello all! Yes, I know it has been a while but I am finally on break which means I can update yall on some delicious things for yall to bake over the holidays. What I am sharing with yall today is a recipe that a friend of mine named Claire made for me and her family while we were in Colorado this summer. Let me just say she is a GREAT baker and she is a third grader...very impressive. Anyway let's just say that these were made and gone in the same morning. Instead of typing out the recipe I simply took a picture straight from the cookbook which will make it very easy. Oh and these would be so good to whip up on Christmas morning and an even greater deal is that this is a kid recipe from a kid cookbook, so you can get the whole family involved! Just a thought....I hope sugar plums dance in your head this Christmas. From the Splendid Kitchen enjoy!



Begin by spraying your muffin tins and pre-heating your oven to 350 degrees.

Next up add the first 1/2 cup sugar, milk, and vegetable oil in a medium sized bowl. Then proceed to add the one egg. Whisk together.



Now add the nutmeg, flour, baking powder and salt to the sugar mixture. Mix fairly well, making sure everything is incorporated; however, the batter should be a tad clumpy. You do not want it to be smooth.
and whala! The batter is done! Time to scoop it into the muffin tins, filling only about 2/3 full. Place in oven and bake for about 20-25 min.


While they are baking take the rest of your sugar and mix it in a bowl with the cinnamon. Also place your butter in the microwave until melted.
When the muffins are ready they should look like this and be sure and kind of pop them out so that they begin to cool.


Now for the best part! You are going to dunk the muffin in the butter (oh yes) and then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.


And there you have it. So these are delicious and definitely a hit whether children or adults are eating them.

Remembering that HE is the reason for the Christmas season. I pray that you have a sweet time with family and friends and that your cup will runeth over with blessings! Merry Christmas from the Splendid Kitchen.

P.S. Here is a picture of the directions

Delicious, Rich layered Brownies

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Whew! Life has been hectic but in a good way! I unfortunately have not gotten to cook or post for that matter as much but I do have a recipe that I made this past summer (I know it was awhile ago). I saw these brownies on the adorable blog www.whatmegansmaking.com. I saw them and immediately knew I had to try them and boy were they worth it. My friend Shannon happened to be over the day that I made them and was happy to lick the bowl :) Lets just say she did not get to taste the final product but loved the batter! So if your looking for a yummy holiday treat you have found it! From the Splendid Kitchen Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

Brownie:
1 c butter, melted
2 c sugar
4 eggs
3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
1 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 lb powdered sugar
1 stick butter/margarine at room temperature
1 package cream cheese (8 oz) at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla

Chocolate Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 stick butter or margarine, melted
2-4 Tbsp evaporated milk
1 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted

First off pre-heat your oven to 325-350 degrees and grease a 13X9 baking pan.
Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla.



Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly.



Time to add the most important ingredient: cocoa! oh and flour, baking powder, and salt. I went ahead and combined the last 3 so that it would be easy to slowly add to the cocoa mixture.



When completely combined it should look like this...my mouth is watering just looking at it.


Pour into pan and cook for about 30-35 min. or until you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean. When done let cool completely.



And the licking of the bowl begins.....


She's so happy :)


While the brownies are baking you can go ahead and make your icing.
Mix together butter, cream cheese, and vanilla.


Add powdered sugar slowly, mixing until smooth. At this point your brownies will most likely not be completely cool so you can just pop the icing in the refrigerator.

Perfection.

Spread over cooled brownies and let chill.



And for the last step....Melt chocolate and butter in double broiler. Next, mix with powdered sugar and add milk one tbsp at a time. Be sure and make sure this glaze does not become too wet. It is definitely a science but trust me you can do it! When it is ready pour on top of cream cheese mixture and spread out. You can either chill again so that the chocolate sets or just let it stay out...it is up to you. :)


All done now just time to eat up!!!


I hope you enjoyed this post of delicious brownies. Be sure and check back as I WILL be posting recipes during the holidays and I hope to be cooking more! Thank you for continuing to follow me even though the posts have been few and far between! From the Splendid Kitchen "Give thanks with a grateful heart."

Printable Directions:
http://sites.google.com/site/megansprintablerecipes/layered-brownies?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F