Cinnacritters

Betty Crocker's cinnabunny idea had me at hello. Of course, I had to try a few variations--cinnabunnerflies and cinnapuppies. They were easy, a ton of fun and--best of all--the kids loved them.

Supplies

• Tube of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, 2 rolls per critter
• Jelly beans and other assorted candies for decoration
• Sprinkles and decorative sugars

These cinnabunnies from Betty Crocker are darling. Can't wait to try them.

1 - The original instructions suggested unrolling the dough, but that didn't work very well for me. Instead, I used kitchen scissors to cut along the seams.

2 - Form the unrolled dough into a dough "rope."

3 - Cut a piece of dough from the rope and place it on a cookie sheet. Pinch two rolls into wing shapes, then press these wings onto each side of the straight piece (the body).

4 - Bake your cinnacritters at 400 degrees for 13 to 17 minutes. Here's a baked cinnabunnerfly, waiting for its finishing touches.

5 - Spread icing on the wings, then add sprinkles.

6 - Cut two antennae from gummy candies, such as these green sour punch bites. Use a toothpick to poke small holes in the head, then insert the antennae.

7 - Put dabs of icing below the antennae and add two dark sprinkles for eyes.

8 - To make a cinnapuppy, use a dough rope to form droopy ears. Add jelly beans for eyes, nose and mouth, and a gummy Lifesaver collar.

9 - Cinnabunnerfly, ready for its closeup.