Sugar Spun Run
13 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Classic Shortbread Cookies
A buttery, melt‑in‑your‑mouth classic shortbread cookie made with European‑style butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla. The dough is chilled, rolled thin, cut into heart shapes, baked until lightly golden, and optionally dipped in 60% dark chocolate. Perfect for kids to help with and great for any occasion.
The Carrot Cake Recipe I Spent Years Perfecting
A moist, buttery carrot cake packed with perfectly balanced spices and a rich cream cheese frosting. This recipe from Sugar Spun Run uses a simple one‑bowl method, optional nuts, and a generous frosting that’s perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.
Classic Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
A sweet, crunchy, no‑bake snack made with Chex cereal coated in a rich chocolate‑peanut butter glaze and rolled in powdered sugar. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a quick treat. (Do NOT feed to dogs – chocolate is toxic to them.)
How to Make Potato Soup
A rich, velvety potato soup packed with crispy bacon, buttery onions, and a hint of smoky ancho chili. Finished with sour cream and heavy cream for extra silkiness, this comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings.
Tomato Basil Soup Using Fresh Roasted Tomatoes
A vibrant, comforting soup made by roasting vine‑ripened tomatoes and sweet onion, then blending with garlic, chicken broth, fresh basil, thyme, cream and a pinch of baking soda for balanced acidity. Perfect for cool evenings and pairs wonderfully with grilled cheese.
No-Chill Sugar Cookies with Easy Sugar Cookie Icing
A quick, no‑chill sugar cookie recipe that yields crisp, buttery edges and a tender interior. Made with a touch of almond extract for extra depth, these cookies roll out easily, bake in just 8 minutes, and can be finished with a simple sugar‑cookie icing or a sprinkle of sanding sugar.
Turn Leftover Mashed Potatoes into Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes
Crispy, golden‑brown pancakes made from leftover cold mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and a touch of flour and egg. Perfect as a snack or side dish after Thanksgiving (or any time you have mashed potatoes on hand). Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
How to Make Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)
A vibrant, no‑cook Tex‑Mex dip packed with diced tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, and a tangy olive‑oil dressing. Perfect for tortilla chips, veggies, or as a fresh side at parties.
Homemade Taco Seasoning to Replace a Store-bought Package
A fast, preservative‑free taco seasoning blend that uses pantry staples. Perfect for a pound of ground meat or any Mexican‑inspired dish. Adjust the heat to your taste and store in an airtight jar for weeks.
Decadent Cookies Full of Warm Chocolate Lava
Decadent, rich chocolate cookies with a molten chocolate ganache center. These gourmet cookies combine a stiff chocolate dough with a silky dark chocolate filling that oozes when bitten into.
Homemade Cosmic Brownies are Better than Anything at the Store
A nostalgic, kid‑favorite treat upgraded for home bakers. These fudgy chocolate brownies are swirled with creamy white chocolate and topped with colorful M&M's for a fun, galaxy‑inspired dessert.
Dubai Chocolate... BUT MAKE IT COOKIES!
These Dubai‑style stuffed chocolate cookies replicate the viral Dubai chocolate bar with a crunchy pistachio‑kataifi center, a tender cocoa‑butter cookie base, and a glossy chocolate drizzle. The recipe yields a dozen elegant, bite‑size treats that look as striking as they taste.
This Childhood Favorite is Simple to Make at Home: Cosmic Brownies
A nostalgic, thin and fudgy brownie inspired by the classic store‑bought Cosmic Brownies. Made with a rich chocolate‑cocoa base, a buttery ganache topping, and colorful candy‑coated chips for that signature look.