Here are a few quick and easy baking recipes you can try out:
1. Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt. Then add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes.
- Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!
2. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool before enjoying.
3. Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for chocolate cake)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt) until well combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds (cooking times may vary).
- Let it cool slightly and enjoy directly from the mug!
4. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour and baking soda; gradually mix into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
5. No-Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie or springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Feel free to modify these recipes to suit your taste! Enjoy your baking!