Bake like a boss: 15 simple recipes for sweet treats

Photo of author

| Published:

Are you looking to improve your baking skills? Try these simple recipes and bake like a pro, whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out. Create fifteen delicious sweet treats; there’s something for everyone’s craving. So put on your apron and get ready to make some irresistible recipes!

A white plate with cinnamon crescent rolls.
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple cranberry galette on a wood board with a cup of tea.
Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Savor the flavors of this rustic apple dessert. A buttery, flaky crust is simply folded around fresh apple slices and tart cranberries, creating a delightful free-form pie without needing a pie dish.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

Apple Cream Scones

A slice of an Apple Scones on a white plate and a cup of tea.
Apple Cream Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake these delicious buttery, tender Irish Apple Cream Scones for a quick and simple breakfast treat or afternoon snack. You will love the pat in the pan dough for simplicity, and you can serve these scones straight from the baking pan.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cream Scones

Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies.
Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Turn a simple Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe into delightful cut-out cookies you can make into any shape your heart desires. Whether you want to create adorable heart-shaped cookies or whimsical star-shaped cookies for a birthday party, the possibilities are endless. Grab your rolling pin and cookie cutters, and let your imagination run wild as you turn these cookies into delectable sweet treats.
Get the Recipe: Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cinnamon Roll Cresent Rolls

Cinnamon crescent rolls on a white plate.
Cinnamon Roll Cresent Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

You don’t have to tell anyone that these tender Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls start with a can of refrigerated crescent rolls. They bake up golden brown and buttery with a sweet cinnamon filling that tastes like a baking boss made something so delicious.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Cresent Rolls

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and salty, this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn is a deliciously crunchy snack that is perfect for weekend movie and game nights. This caramel corn is baked in the oven for that perfect crispiness.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Chocolate Tart Crust

Two chocolate tart crusts on a white board.
Chocolate Tart Crust. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add this Chocolate Tart Crust to your recipe box; it is simple to make and tastes amazing. This shortcrust is buttery rich, and perfectly crispy with a deep chocolate flavor for cream and fruity tarts. It may look complicated, but this recipe will have you baking like a boss.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Tart Crust

Earl Gray Scones

Earl Gray scones stacked on a white plate.
Earl Gray Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight your taste buds with these simple Earl Grey Scones! These easy-to-make scones are made with flavorful Earl Grey Tea and are the perfect treat for any time of day. You will feel like a scone baking pro once you pull these pastries out of the oven.
Get the Recipe: Earl Gray Scones

Easy Homemade Biscuits

Two baked biscuits on a white and gold towel.
Easy Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake these six-ingredient homemade biscuits from scratch that are unbelievably easy to make and can be on your table in 30 minutes. Top with butter and some fruity jam for a sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Biscuits

Homemade Buttery Pretzels

Baked pretzels on a baking sheet.
Homemade Buttery Pretzels. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chewy, soft, buttery pretzels hot out of your oven sounds good, doesn’t it? Learn how to make these amazing Homemade Soft Pretzels like you get at the mall or ballpark. Boil these pretzels, then bake them in the oven; they are so easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Buttery Pretzels

Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

An overhead view of an iced Mountain Dew bundt cake on a yellow plate.
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

You can bake like a boss with this easy Mountain Dew Bundt Cake recipe. Dive into lemony goodness topped with creamy icing, a treat every lemon lover will adore. This cake starts with a boxed cake mix and a can of Mountain Dew.
Get the Recipe: Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

A stack of iced oatmeal cookies.
Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Whip up these Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. This easy recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies with a sweet icing drizzle, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Squares of peanut butter brownies.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge and bake like a boss with these simple Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Affordable and easy to make, using a boxed mix and peanut butter cups for delightful treats.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Pie Crust Tarts

Jelly filled pie crust cookies.
Pie Crust Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make the most of pie dough with these Pie Crust Tarts, an easy recipe that bakes up golden and crispy. Ideal for using leftover dough and jam for a tasty treat filled with your favorite jam.
Get the Recipe: Pie Crust Tarts

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies with chocolate chips on a marble board.
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Fill your home with the aroma of freshly baked cookies and bake like a boss with this Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. This recipe makes twelve chewy cookies to satisfy your cravings.
Get the Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peach Pandowdy

Overhead shot of peach pandowdy with fresh peaches.
Peach Pandowdy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and juicy with a flaky crust, hello spiced Peach Pandowdy! You are so delicious. Bake this old-fashioned dessert filled with juicy peaches and topped with a buttery, flaky pie crust. You can make your own pie crust or keep it simple and buy one from the store. Either way, you will find this fruity dessert easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Peach Pandowdy

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.