Sugar Spun Run

After spending years jotting down my recipes on random bits of paper, I created this website in 2012 to share my well-tested and perfected recipes with you. Sugar Spun Run is a food blog focused on providing easy, homemade, and delightful recipes. Here, you can discover timeless dessert recipes, including my ideal vanilla cake, delicious sugar cookies, and the world’s best cheesecake.

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Nutella Muffins

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together melted butter and vegetable oil. Whisk in egg and vanilla extract until combined. Add sour cream mixture to dry ingredients and use a spatula to gently fold together until about 50% combined. Add white chocolate chips, then continue to gently stir batter until completely combined (don’t over-mix or muffins will be dense and dry). Preheat oven to 425F (215C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners.
Salisbury Steak

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients from the “Steaks” section and use your hands to mix all the ingredients together until well-combined – don’t over-mix or turn the meat into paste.
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Then, stir in chocolate chips. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.
Penne Alla Vodka

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Add vodka and cook, scraping the bottom of the pot, until vodka is reduced by about half and you no longer get slapped in the face by the smell of alcohol if you whiff the steam.
Chocolate Chip Scones

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Scatter cold butter pieces over the flour mixture and pulse again until butter pieces are mostly combined but some discernible pieces (no larger than pea-sized) remain.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Once dough is chilled, scoop into large 2 ½ Tablespoon-sized balls and roll between your palms to make a smooth ball. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing at least 2” apart.
Cake Pops

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Bake on 350F for 32-35 minutes (begin checking at 28 minutes if using 9” pan) or until the top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Prepare frosting while cake cools. Add vanilla, salt, and 1 tablespoon of cream and stir until well-incorporated and frosting is smooth. If frosting seems stiff, stir in remaining tablespoon of cream.
Flourless Chocolate Cookies

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Add butter pieces to the bowl and heat in the microwave in25-second increments. Stir in between, until chocolate and butter are completely melted and smooth. Set aside.
Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven (I only bake one tray at a time) and bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
Baked Chocolate Donuts

Dec 31, 2023 | sugarspunrun.com | Samantha Merritt

Measure out steaming water into a large measuring cup or a separate mixing bowl. Immediately add cocoa powder and whisk until smooth. Whisk in butter until combined (it's OK if small lumps form). Add egg and vanilla extract to cocoa mixture and whisk well. AddAdd chocolate mixture to dry ingredients and use a spatula to gently fold together until about halfway combined.