10 fun things to bake when you're bored
Whether you're just bored or need to whip something sweet up on the fly, your taste buds will thank you for making one of these 10 fun things.
1
3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER
COOKIES
TOTAL COOK TIME: 20 minutes
These sweet-and-salty handhelds last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
YUMNA JAWAD/FEEL GOOD FOODIE
2
COOKIES-AND-CREAM
SHORTBREAD
COOKIES
TOTAL COOK TIME: 40 minutes
Think of them as classy homemade Oreos.
MATT DUTILE/ERIN MCDOWELL
3
CHOCOLATE
SKILLET CAKE
TOTAL COOK TIME: 1 hour
The secret ingredient in this ooey-gooey masterpiece? Freshly brewed coffee.
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL
4
CINNAMON SHEET
CAKE WITH CIDER
FROSTING
TOTAL COOK TIME: 55 minutes
The key is boiling apple cider until it reduces into a highly concentrated, flavorful syrup.
NICO SCHINCO/ERIN MCDOWELL
5
CHOCOLATE CHIP
COOKIE IN A MUG
TOTAL COOK TIME: 7 minutes
In case you simply can't be trusted around a whole fresh batch.
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL
6
birthday cupcakes
with white wine
buttercream
TOTAL COOK TIME: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Vino, dessert and sprinkles–the gang's all here.
NICO SCHINCO/ERIN MCDOWELL
7
BLACKBERRY JAM
PIE CRUST STRAWS
TOTAL COOK TIME: 35 minutes
For those days when you're craving pie but have no time to bake one. (Store-bought puff pastry to the rescue!)
MATT DUTILE/ERIN MCDOWELL
8
HOMEMADE TOASTER
PASTRIES
TOTAL COOK TIME: 1 hour
Pillsbury has nothing on these beauties. Consider them your picky kids' new favorite breakfast.
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL
9
EASY PEANUT BUTTER
FUDGE
TOTAL COOK TIME: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
The best impromptu baking recipes are those that require no baking at all.
SPEND WITH PENNIES
10
EASY CHOCOLATE
MARSHMALLOW CUPS
TOTAL COOK TIME: 1 hour and 30 minutes
These have Valentine's Day goody bags written all over them, but they'd also make a great hostess gift.
MATT DUTILE/ERIN MCDOWELL
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