Hey there, honey. Let me tell you, I’ve been whipping up some good eats in my kitchen, and I thought I’d share some small batch baking recipes with y’all. You know, sometimes you just want a little somethin’ sweet without having to bake a whole cake, right?
Small Batch Baking
Now, I ain’t no fancy baker, but these recipes are easy as pie. Even I can do it. You just need a few simple things you probably already got in your kitchen.
Easy Fudge Brownies
First up, we got these quick and easy fudge brownies. Oh boy, these are good! They are called “quick and easy”, and they are exactly like that!
- Some flour
- Sugar, of course
- Cocoa powder – makes ’em chocolatey
- An egg or two
- Butter, melted down
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla, if you’re feeling fancy
You just mix all that up in a bowl. Don’t overmix it, now. Just until it’s all combined. Then you pour it into a small pan, like an 8×8 inch one. Bake it at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. You don’t want to overbake ’em, or they’ll be dry. Best when they are a bit gooey in the middle.
Let ’em cool a bit before you cut into ’em. These small batch brownies are perfect with a scoop of ice cream or a glass of cold milk. My grandkids love ’em!
Small Batch Cookies
Next up, how about some small batch cookies? Everybody loves cookies, right?
- Butter, softened up
- Sugar, white or brown, or both!
- An egg
- Vanilla
- Flour
- Baking soda, just a little
- Salt
- And of course, chocolate chips!
You cream the butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. Then you beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then stir in those chocolate chips!
Drop ’em by rounded spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake at 375 for maybe 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on ’em. You want ’em golden brown around the edges.
These small batch chocolate chip cookies are perfect for when you just want a few cookies, not a whole mountain of ’em. They are good when warm from oven.
Muffins for a Few
Now, let’s talk muffins. Small batch muffins are perfect for breakfast or a little snack.
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk
- An egg
- Melted butter
- And whatever you want to put in ’em! Blueberries, maybe? Or chocolate chips?
Mix the dry stuff together in one bowl, and the wet stuff in another. Then you just gently mix ’em together. Don’t overdo it! Fill up some muffin cups about two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.
These small batch blueberry muffins are so good when they’re still warm. Butter just melts right into ’em. Yum!
Scones
I know some folks like scones. These small batch scones are easier than you think. Hard outside but soft inside.
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cold butter, cut into little pieces
- Milk or cream
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter. You want it to look like coarse crumbs. Add milk until it just comes together. Don’t overwork it! Pat it out into a circle and cut it into wedges. Bake at 400 for about 12-15 minutes. You can brush with milk or cream to help brown. Serve with butter, jam, or clotted cream if you have it. They are so good when still warm.
Simple Fruit Desserts
And if you want somethin’ real simple, just bake some fruit! Small batch fruit desserts are easy and good for you, too.
Slice up some apples or peaches, sprinkle ’em with a little cinnamon and sugar, and bake ’em until they’re soft. You can even add a little crumble topping if you want. Just mix up some flour, sugar, and butter until it’s crumbly, and sprinkle it on top.
Baked fruit is so good with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream. And it’s a little bit healthy, too, right? At least that’s what I tell myself.
Ending
Well, there you have it. Some easy small batch baking recipes that even I can handle. Give ’em a try, and let me know what you think! These small batch baking recipes are good to make when you don’t need a whole lot of something. Just a little sweet to make you happy. Baking don’t have to be hard. These recipes are proof! Just follow the steps and you will be fine. Remember, baking should be fun, so don’t worry too much about messing up. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and the delicious results! So, what are you waiting for? Go on and get baking! You can do it. Trust me!
