Description
A collection of simple and budget-friendly dessert recipes, focusing on cookies and brownies that are quick to make and require common pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar (packed)
½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
2 Large Eggs
½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
½ tsp Baking Soda
¼ tsp Salt
1 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Space: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Melt the Butter: In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add sugars and vanilla to the melted butter and whisk. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well
- Sift Dry Ingredients (for Brownies): In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined
- Fold in Add-ins (Optional): Optionally add chocolate chips or nuts
- Bake Time: For cookies, drop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes. For brownies, pour batter into a pan and bake for 20-25 minutes
- Cool Down: Let items cool before serving
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
Brownies can be stored for 3-4 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American