10 Delicious One-Bowl Baking Recipes for Busy Weeknights

 # 10 Delicious One-Bowl Baking Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Busy weeknights often leave little time for elaborate cooking, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy delicious baked goods. One-bowl baking recipes are a lifesaver, allowing you to whip up treats with minimal cleanup and effort. Here are ten mouthwatering recipes that are perfect for busy evenings, all made in just one bowl!

## 1. **Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies**

### Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup brown sugar

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 large eggs

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 2 cups chocolate chips

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

3. Beat in the vanilla and eggs until well combined.

4. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Enjoy warm!

## 2. **Banana Bread**

### Ingredients:

- 3 ripe bananas, mashed

- 1/3 cup melted butter

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- Pinch of salt

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 1 large egg, beaten

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.

2. In a mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas with the melted butter.

3. Stir in the baking soda and salt.

4. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

5. Gently fold in the flour.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes.

7. Allow to cool before slicing. Enjoy with butter or plain!

## 3. **Lemon Blueberry Muffins**

### Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

- 1 cup granulated sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Zest of 1 lemon

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 cup fresh blueberries

- Juice of 1 lemon

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.

2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until combined.

3. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest; mix well.

4. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.

5. Gently fold in the blueberries and lemon juice.

6. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.

7. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

## 4. **Easy Peanut Butter Cookies**

### Ingredients:

- 1 cup creamy peanut butter

- 1 cup sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- Pinch of salt

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, and salt until smooth.

3. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening each slightly with a fork.

4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

5. Allow to cool before enjoying!

## 5. **Zucchini Bread**

### Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)

- 1/3 cup melted butter

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 1 large egg, beaten

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini and melted butter.

3. Add the sugars, egg, and vanilla; mix well.

4. Stir in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flour until just combined.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.

6. Let cool before slicing. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!

## 6. **Carrot Cake Bars**

### Ingredients:

- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil

- 1 cup sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- Pinch of salt

- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins (optional)

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

2. In a bowl, combine grated carrots and vegetable oil.

3. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well mixed.

4. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix until just combined. Fold in nuts or raisins if desired.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

6. Let cool before cutting into bars.

## 7. **Oatmeal Raisin Cookies**

### Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup brown sugar

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 2 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 3 cups rolled oats

- 1 cup raisins

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.

4. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.

5. Fold in oats and raisins.

6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

7. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container!

## 8. **Chocolate Cake**

### Ingredients:

- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 3/4 cup cocoa powder

- 2 cups sugar

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 2 large eggs

- 1 cup whole milk

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil

- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

- 1 cup boiling water

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.

4. Carefully stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).

5. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.

6. Let cool before frosting with your favorite chocolate frosting.

## 9. **Cinnamon Sugar Donuts**

### Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

- 1 cup sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.

2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well.

3. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour; mix until just combined.

4. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

6. Allow to cool slightly, then toss in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before serving.

## 10. **Easy Apple Crisp**

### Ingredients:

- 4 cups sliced apples (about 4 medium apples)

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

- 1/2 cup rolled oats

- 1/2 cup brown sugar

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

### Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

2. In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and spread them in the baking dish.

3. In the same bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter; mix until crumbly.

4. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples