The Best Desserts To Make At Home Easy

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular desserts to make at home. It's a classic treat that everyone loves. This recipe is simple and easy to follow. It only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch of delicious chocolate chip cookies. All you need is a few pantry staples and you can have a batch of freshly baked cookies in no time. Here’s what you’ll need to make the best chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever tasted.

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, and mix until blended. Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition:

One chocolate chip cookie contains approximately 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 17 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. It also contains 1 gram of dietary fiber and a trace of sodium.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is a classic summer dessert. It’s easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. This recipe uses a simple biscuit base and fresh strawberries for a delicious treat that’s sure to satisfy. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any extra strawberries you may have. Here’s what you’ll need to make the perfect strawberry shortcake.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cold milk
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the milk and mix until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles. Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely.

In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a separate bowl, whip the cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. To assemble the shortcakes, cut the biscuits in half. Place the bottom half of the biscuit on a plate and top with a spoonful of the strawberry mixture. Top with the other half of the biscuit and a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

One serving of strawberry shortcake contains approximately 285 calories, 18 grams of fat, 29 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. It also contains 2 grams of dietary fiber and a trace of sodium.