Easy And Yummy Desserts To Make At Home

Lemon Bars

Who doesn’t love a good lemon bar? This easy and delicious dessert will be a hit in any gathering. Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes to make. Here’s what to do:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with butter.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Mix with a fork until it becomes crumbly.
3. Spread the crumb mixture into the baking pan and press it down. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture over the crust.
5. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
6. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition:

Each lemon bar contains about 200 calories, 7 grams of fat, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of protein. They’re also a good source of vitamin C and calcium.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic dessert that’s always a hit. Plus, they’re easy to make and you can customize them with different types of chips and other add-ins. Here’s what to do:

Ingredients:

- 2 and 1/4 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla and eggs, and beat until combined.
4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Drop tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Let cool before enjoying.

Nutrition:

Each chocolate chip cookie contains about 150 calories, 8 grams of fat, 19 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. Chocolate chip cookies are also a good source of calcium.