Easy Baking Recipes -
My favorites!

Before I began collecting easy baking recipes, I was hesitant to learn to bake. I always thought that it was mysterious and difficult. But now that I have my collection of tried and trusted favorites, I realize that baking is really a piece of cake!




Like you, my family loves snacks and treats. My husband likes a cup of tea and a cookie or two in the late afternoon. My children like a treat anytime!

Until recently, I was spending much too much money on processed cookies and baked goods. I was also unhappy about the scads of packaging that we were putting in the garbage, and about the lists of artificial ingredients on the sides of the cookie bags.

Now that I know how quickly and easily I can whip up a batch of cookies or muffins, we are eating better, spending less and enjoying it more! I feel like such a good mom when my kitchen smells of fresh baking!

All of my favorite easy baking recipes use healthy ingredients. I try to use healthier sweeteners like maple syrup, fruit or honey whenever possible. When a recipe really demands the use of sugar, I experiment to discover the minimum amount required to produce the taste I want. I use only whole wheat flour, unless a recipe absolutely won't work with whole wheat.

All of these recipes are quick and easy to make and use common, easy to find ingredients. I don't have fancy baking pans or utensils either.

Here are my favorites. Like all of the recipes on my site, these have been tested and approved by my family. Now that I love to bake, I am always trying out new recipes, so stay tuned for new ones!


Muffins

All winter long, I bake these Banana Oatmeal Muffins every Wednesday morning. By Friday, they are all gone! We never get tired of eating them.

In the fall when pumpkins are plentiful, I cook and freeze lots of pumpkin so I can enjoy Pumpkin Muffins anytime.

I've tried lots of recipes for Blueberry Muffins. This one is the best.


Squares

What could be better than a glass of milk and some Brownies? This recipe is quick and easy - and it makes the perfect brownie.

Looking for a wheat-free treat? Try these Black Bean Brownies.

Pineapple Carrot Squares are as tasty as they are nutritious.

This recipe for Oatmeal Shortbread is a favorite at my house at Christmas time.


Cookies

Here's the world's best Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. It's moist, it's delicious and it always turns out! What more could you ask?

These mix-in-one-bowl Oatmeal Cookies can be customized just the way you like them!

This page wouldn't be complete without a recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies. This is a good one.

This recipe is for those of you who like Molasses Cookies. I don't, but I've been assured by those that do that this recipe is a winner.

My newest favorite treat is these Cranberry-Chocolate Cookies.

In a rush, but in the mood for something homemade and sweet? Try one of these quick no-bake cookie recipes:
Peanut Butter Balls or
Tasty Protein Snacks or
Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter Clusters.

I guess they are not exactly easy baking recipes, but they are delicious just the same!


Other

The world's fastest Chocolate Cake Recipe can be found in "Last Minute Desserts". Get it for FREE when you buy my cookbooklets.

In the summer, when fresh strawberries are abundant, I like to make these easy Strawberry Scones.

These Baked Cheese Balls make great appetizers. I often take them to potlucks.

If you have a blender, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can mix up a batch of Banana Cake. It's a perfect after school snack. You'll find the recipe in my blender cookbooklet.

There are more easy baking recipes on my Desserts page.

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