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Ingredients for Butter Cookies: • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Steps to Make Butter Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. 3. Add vanilla and mix well. 4. Gradually add flour and mix into a dough. 5. Shape or pipe dough onto a baking sheet. 6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. 7. Let cool before serving.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookies: • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar • 1/2 cup (100g) white sugar • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips Steps to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. 3. Mix in eggs and vanilla. 4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into a dough. 5. Stir in chocolate chips. 6. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet. 7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. 8. Cool before serving.

Ingredients for Banana Bread: • 3 ripe bananas, mashed • 1/3 cup (75g) melted butter • 1 cup (200g) sugar • 1 beaten egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour Steps to Make Banana Bread: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan. 2. Mix mashed bananas and melted butter. 3. Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla. 4. Add baking soda, salt, and flour; mix until combined. 5. Pour the batter into the pan. 6. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 7. Let cool before slicing.

Ingredients for Brownie Mug Cake: • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour • 4 tbsp sugar • 2 tbsp cocoa powder • 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 3 tbsp milk • A pinch of salt Steps to Make Brownie Mug Cake: 1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix all ingredients until smooth. 2. Microwave for 1 minute, or until the cake is set. 3. Let cool slightly before eating.

Ingredients for Lemon Bars: Crust: • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar • A pinch of salt Filling: • 2 large eggs • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice (fresh) • Powdered sugar for dusting Steps to Make Lemon Bars: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch pan. 2. Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt to make the crust; press into the pan. 3. Bake for 15 minutes until golden. 4. For the filling, whisk eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and lemon juice. 5. Pour filling over the baked crust. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. 7. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Ingredients for No-Bake Cheesecake Cups: • 1 cup (240g) cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar • 1 cup (240ml) whipped cream or Cool Whip • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs • 3 tbsp melted butter • Toppings: fruit, chocolate chips, or sauce Steps to Make No-Bake Cheesecake Cups: 1. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of serving cups. 2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. 3. Fold in whipped cream and vanilla. 4. Spoon cheesecake mixture over the crust in the cups. 5. Chill in the fridge for 2+ hours. 6. Top with desired fruit or sauce before serving.

Ingredients for Oatmeal Cookies: • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar • 3/4 cup (150g) white sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups (150g) rolled oats • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup (90g) raisins (optional) Steps to Make Oatmeal Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. 3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. 4. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 5. Fold in raisins, if using. 6. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet. 7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until golden. 8. Let cool before serving.

Ingredients for Rice Krispies Treats: • 3 tbsp unsalted butter • 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Steps to Make Rice Krispies Treats: 1. Melt butter in a large pan over low heat. 2. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. 3. Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal until coated. 4. Press the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch pan. 5. Let cool, then cut into squares and serve.

Ingredients for Sugar Cookies: • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 3/4 cups (340g) all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • Extra sugar for rolling Steps to Make Sugar Cookies: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. 4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. 5. Roll dough into balls, then roll in sugar. 6. Place on a baking sheet and flatten slightly. 7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden. 8. Cool before serving.

Ingredients for Chocolate Crinkles: • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened • 2 oz (55g) unsweetened chocolate, melted • 2 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling) Steps to Make Chocolate Crinkles: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Cream together sugar, butter, melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla. 3. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. 4. Chill dough for 30 minutes. 5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in powdered sugar. 6. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes. 7. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.