On some days we just can’t help but feel lazy; Particularly on the weekends after a tiring week. As most of us would do, we’d start binging on our favourite TV show. Of course, we need a snack to munch on; after all, we all deserve a little treat. Plus, it’s finally the cosy, earthy season, autumn! It’s time for us to sit near the fireplace enjoying a mouth-watering dessert (not in Kuwait though!). Don’t worry, none of these recipes have those random strange ingredients. If you have a wild sweet tooth, be sure to go into the kitchen and start one of these delicious recipes!
Classic Chewy Cookies
Cookies may be simple, but boy aren’t the most heavenly dessert to ever exist! They’re called classic cookies for a reason, they’re soft, chewy, and overall amazing. Standard ingredients aren’t used for this recipe so you may think they’re weird. Just trust me, it’s tough to only end up eating one!
Ingredients:
Only 3 ingredients are needed, you seriously don’t need anything from the fridge!
- Creamy (not crunchy) peanut butter.
- Maple syrup
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Start by adding the peanut butter and maple syrup into a bowl and whisk.
- Add as many chocolate chips as you want and mix with your hands or a rubber spatula. To avoid a mess, wear a pair of kitchen gloves.
- Using your hands, shape the dough into small, smooth balls.
- Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and press down on them.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until almost firm around the edges.
- Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
Storing instructions:
Storing: Place the cookies onto a plate and cover it with saran wrap, keep them at room temperature and they will last for 5 days. Or, if you put them in the fridge, those 5 days will turn into 2 weeks!
Freezing: leftover cookies can be stored in a sealable container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Microwave mug pancake:
This recipe is probably the easiest one you’re going to ever hear about. You do not want to miss out on this scrumptious pancake in a mug. In less than 5 minutes, you’ll be enjoying sweetness in a mug!
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp of butter
- ¾ tbsp of sugar
- 2 tbsp of milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Maple syrup
Instructions:
- First, add 1 tbsp of melted butter into the mug.
- Next, add the sugar and milk then stir.
- Then, add the flour and baking powder and mix again.
- Make sure you mix all the ingredients well, you do not want a lumpy batter.
- Place the mug in the microwave for precisely one minute, do not overbake the mixture.
- Add some maple syrup and your favourite topics and voila!
This recipe was inspired by https://www.emmafontanella.com/
Lazy cake:
Well, it’s called lazy cake for a reason, the recipe is so simple and lazy-friendly! You don’t need many ingredients in this simple yet tasty cake.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of Melted unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons of Cocoa powder
- ½ of a can of Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 packs of biscuits (36 pieces). Preferably tea biscuits but you can use graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or any other biscuit you like!
Instructions:
- Add the melted butter, cocoa powder, and condensed milk to a bowl and mix until a smooth batter is formed.
- Next, crush the biscuits. Add them to the batter and fold to combine. Do not cut the biscuits into small pieces, large chunks will do.
- Add the mixture to a loaf pan or any pan that is covered with an aluminium sheet. Wrap the sheet into a thick cylinder shape and freeze for a couple of hours (not more than 3!)
- Once firm, slice it up and enjoy this delicious snack!
