10 mouthwatering desserts you can bake with just 5 ingredients
1. Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and baking soda until smooth.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Use a fork to flatten each ball with a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on a rack before serving.
2. Chocolate Lava Cake
Perfect for a quick dessert with a rich, molten center.
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Ingredients:
- 4 oz dark chocolate (about 115 g)
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in the microwave or over a double boiler.
- Stir in sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Fold in flour until just combined.
- Divide the mixture between the ramekins.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
- Let cool slightly before turning out onto plates. Serve with ice cream.
3. Shortbread Cookies
Buttery and crumbly, these cookies are a simple yet elegant treat.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in the flour.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden around the edges.
- Let cool completely before serving.
4. Nutella Brownies
These fudgy, decadent brownies only require three ingredients!
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup Nutella
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix Nutella and eggs until smooth.
- Add flour and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool before slicing into squares.
5. Lemon Bars
Bright and tangy, these lemon bars are perfect for summer.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar (for the crust)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (for the filling)
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, butter, and 1/4 cup sugar to form a crumbly dough.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, and remaining sugar for the filling.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until set.
- Let cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
6. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
These chewy bars combine oats and chocolate for a deliciously hearty treat.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Press the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
7. Apple Crumble
A warm, comforting dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious.
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Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Place the apple slices in the dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
8. Flourless Chocolate Cake
This rich and dense cake is gluten-free and full of chocolatey goodness.
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Ingredients:
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together.
- Stir in the sugar and let cool slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the cocoa powder.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until set.
- Let cool before serving.
9. Coconut Macaroons
These chewy, sweet treats are perfect for coconut lovers.
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Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix coconut, sweetened condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla.
- Whip the egg white to stiff peaks and fold it into the coconut mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
10. Banana Bread
Moist and full of flavor, this banana bread is a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
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Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, sugar, butter, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the flour and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before serving.
These simple and quick desserts will have you baking like a pro in no time! Enjoy experimenting with these recipes in your kitchen!
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