Easy And Simple Desserts To Make At Home

Who doesn't love a great dessert? It's a great way to finish off a meal and, depending on the type of dessert, it can be a delicious snack as well. There are plenty of desserts out there that you can make at home that are both easy and delicious. Here are some of the best easy and simple desserts to make at home.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are an all-time favorite and one of the easiest desserts to make. All you need are some basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry: butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and of course chocolate chips. Mix all the ingredients together, form the dough into balls, and bake in the oven. The result is a delicious and chewy chocolate chip cookie that everyone will love!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Nutrition:

Each cookie contains approximately 139 calories, 7.5g of fat, 17g of carbohydrates, 1.3g of protein, and 1.7g of fiber.

Fruit Crumble

Fruit crumble is a great way to use up any leftover fruit that you may have. All you need is fruit (any type you like), butter, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix the diced fruit with a bit of sugar and cinnamon, then top with a mixture of butter, flour, and sugar. Bake in the oven and you'll have a delicious and simple dessert in no time.

Ingredients:

4 cups diced fruit (any type of fruit you like)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the diced fruit, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Transfer the fruit mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the fruit.
Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool before serving.