Easiest and cheapest baking recipes
Baking can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re new to it. But fear not, there are plenty of recipes out there that are both easy and inexpensive. Here are just a few examples:
1. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn’t love a classic chocolate chip cookie? This recipe is simple and straightforward, with just a few ingredients:
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup white sugar
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar.
4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
2. Banana Bread
Got some overripe bananas lying around? Use them to make this delicious and easy banana bread! This recipe has just a few ingredients, and you can even add in some nuts or chocolate chips if you’d like.
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1 pinch of salt
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas and melted butter.
3. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
4. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
5. Mix in the flour until just combined.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Brownies
Craving something chocolatey? Whip up a batch of these easy brownies – they’re fudgy, rich, and delicious. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or marshmallows.
– 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/4 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
3. Beat in the eggs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Stir in any mix-ins you’d like (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.).
7. Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs attached.
All of these recipes are easy to make and require just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. So next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, don’t hesitate to whip up one of these tasty treats – your taste buds (and wallet) will thank you!