Sugar, Anyone?
I haven’t wrapped a single present, and I don’t have my menu made for our family Christmas Eve dinner.
For that matter, I’m not 100% sure I have a gift for everyone yet.
But, I’ll get it all done…sooner or later.
On this windy, windy day with a little snow in the air, I have been busy listening to Christmas music….
and making my mom’s cinnamon rolls
….and my sister in law’s Andes Mint Cookies
and my dear-sort of- aunt’s pineapple cookies.
I purchased the pattern from Sublime Stitching, and I’m putting it in the center of a very old quilt block our grandma made. It must have been a reject or leftover because it is the only one like it I found in her old quilt projects when she went to live with Jesus.
I love it and I think Amy will too.
It has been awhile since I played in my embroidery floss, but I think I may just have the bug again.
Note to self: you don’t need more thread. Wink!
If you are looking for an easy Cinnamon roll recipe, this is for you. The dough kneads like a dream and, trust me, these are yummy, yummy!
We will call them:
Farmhouse Cinnamon Rolls
6 cups bread flour
2 pkg. yeast ( I use active dry)
3 c. warm water ( made sure mine was the temp recommended on the yeast)
2 t. salt
1 yellow cake mix
I mix all the dry ingredients together, including the yeast, and then add the water. Mix and knead the dough until it is kind of bubbly. Put it in a large greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise until double. I think this takes about an hour or so. I kind of lost track of time, but you will be able to tell.
Sorry.
Using one half of the dough at a time, roll out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Pour about 1/2 stick of melted butter over it and then sprinkle with half of your cinnamon sugar mixture. I used about 1 1/2 c. sugar and a T. of cinnamon, but you can adjust it to your own liking. Roll up starting with long sides of the rectangle and then slice about one inch thick. Place in lightly greased pan. Repeat with remainder of dough. Let rise another hour or so. Bake 350 for about 20 minutes or until you think they are done.
Ice with the powdered sugar icing of your choice.
That’s it! I hope you are having a relaxing, stress- free day, but if you aren’t, please turn on the Christmas music and have yourself a cookie…or two…or three!
All of your treats look delicious!
You had a fun and productive day!
The sweets look wonderful.
I love the stitchery. She will too.
Merry Christmas if I don't see you around!
Oh my! You certainly have been a busy little bee, haven't you? Your baked goods look delicious! I haven't made cinnamon rolls in a LONG time! Is there any chance you would be willing to share those cookie recipes with us? 🙂
Blessings to you!
yum, yum, YUM! All of those treats sound delicious! I had the day off work yesterday and spent the whole day finishing gifts (we tried to make as many gifts as we could this year), wrapping gifts, and baking cranberry bliss bars. All while listening to Christmas music 🙂 It was a wonderful day!
Susan, Did you say" Cookies"? Where do you live? :):):) You know I love cookies. I can't wait to see the little camper stitched. Merry Christmas to you and yours,xo,Susie
Who needs Christmas dinner with all those yummy things to eat!!! I love the gift you are making for your sister!!!
It all looks amazing! It will all get done! I'm the same way haven't evenwrapped one gift either1 Happy Holidays! Traci
I love that little block you are working on. I haven't done any fine work in a long time.
Those cinnamon rolls sound delicious. Cake Mix? I have never seen a roll recipe like this- I will try it-right after Christmas. xo Diana
OOO, I've not had breakfast yet and those cinny rolls are calling my name. They look wonderful.
All my people are going to be here Christmas Eve and I have NO MENU, either. Going to browse recipes today, go to the store, cook tomorrow and be at the door, welcoming my family for a great Christmas Eve night. :))
Merriest Christmas, bj
For many years, I was an avid counted cross stitcher, and whenever DMC came out with new thread colors, I just HAD to add them to my collection. 😉 Now that I have the time, I'm back to quilting, but I've been thinking about doing a little cross stitching … if for no other reason than to have a nice portable piece, something to work on when traveling.
My day will be stress-free but not necessarily relaxing. 😉 I've got to clean up around the house from our visitors and then go serve in the nursery during the Christmas Eve service at church. When we get home afterwards, I'll have a very relaxing evening. And a cookie or three, I'm sure. 😉
I can't wait to try these rolls. I have never seen a recipe that has cake mix in it! But they look amamzing! YUM!
Oh my goodness….a yellow cake mix! That is totally a new one for me. I wonder what it does? Boy wouldn't I love a taste test!!!!
I think cinnamon rolls are my very favorite for Christmas breakfast!
I hope you have some left to enjoy then? (or did!!)