The Circuit Breaker has turned many of us into bakers; the shelves at the baking section in supermarkets are completely barren and everyone has been posting their freshly-baked creations on their respective social media platforms.

If you want to hop onto the baking bandwagon but don’t know the difference between all-purpose flour and self-raising flour, don’t give up! Start with our 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe to give yourself the motivation to try bigger projects in the future. The Circuit Breaker period is the best time to pick up a new skill, and this could be it.

All you need for this simple recipe is peanut butter, sugar, an egg and a little bit of patience.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR 3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: 

• Peanut butter (240 grams)
• Sugar (100 grams)
• 1 egg
• Mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Oven
• Baking tray
• Fork
• Parchment paper

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 180 degree celsius.

STEP 2 

Spoon 240 grams of peanut into the mixing bowl.

STEP 3 

Pour in 100 grams of sugar.

STEP 4

Crack in an egg.

STEP 5

Give everything a good mix.

STEP 6

Roll mixture into even-sized balls. Place balls onto the baking tray covered in parchment paper with about a 1-inch gap between them.

STEP 7

Flatten balls with a fork in a criss-cross pattern so they will bake evenly.

STEP 8 

Pop cookies in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes at 180 degree celsius.

STEP 9 

Remove cookies from oven, let them cool for about 10 minutes and then plate.

And there you have it, 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies in 9 easy steps. It’s so easy that you can make them with your kids while you stay home during the Circuit Breaker period. Enjoy!

In Singapore, deep-fried Oreos are usually sold at the annual Ramadan bazaar, and we’re still pretty bummed that this year’s bazaar had to get cancelled due to COVID-19. But worry not, we can easily recreate this carnival treat in the comfort of our own homes. Sweeten up your day by making this dessert that is perfect for any occasion!

Hailed as many as a carnival favourite and one of the best street snacks, those with a sweet tooth are bound to love deep-fried Oreos. This deep-fried Oreos recipe is pretty simple and you can make it at home with your loved ones during this circuit breaker period.

All you need for this deep-fried Oreos recipe are a few ingredients, 20 minutes of your time, and you’re good to go.

HOW TO MAKE DEEP-FRIED OREOS – STEP 1

Step 1: Get your ingredients ready. Preheat the fryer to 190 degrees celsius. Mix the pancake mix, egg, 1 tsp of vegetable oil, 2 tsp of vanilla extract, and 160ml of milk in a mixing bowl.

HOW TO MAKE DEEP-FRIED OREOS – STEP 2

Step 2: Whisk until it forms a batter-like texture and is well-combined. Dip the Oreo cookies in the batter. Place the coated Oreos in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until the dough is golden brown.

HOW TO MAKE DEEP-FRIED OREOS – STEP 3

Step 3: Remove the Oreos and place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Add powdered sugar if you wish, and serve!

Pro-Tips:
If you’re not a fan of powdered sugar, you’re welcome to serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

One thing that we’ve found ourselves sorely missing during the Circuit Breaker period are our desserts. If you’re a sweet tooth like us, you probably know how painful it is.

Instead of lying on your sofa and daydreaming about all the dessert places you miss, why not get your lazy ass up and make your own? Aside from satisfying your sugar cravings, it’s a great way to pass the time!

We have here a 3-ingredient hazelnut brownie recipe that you can try to get the ball rolling. It’s great for people who are strapped for cash and don’t have the purchasing power to splurge on fancy baking ingredients and gear, and it’s so easy to put together that anyone can do it. Let’s get baking!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR 3-INGREDIENT HAZELNUT BROWNIES:

• Nutella (185 grams)
• 1 Egg
• Flour (32 grams)
• Mixing Spoon
• Mixing Bowl
• Weighing Scale
• Baking Tin

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees.

STEP 2

Weigh out 32 grams of flour.

STEP 3

Scoop out 185 grams of Nutella.

STEP 4

Crack in an egg.

STEP 5 

Give everything a good mix until you get a smooth yet sticky consistency.

STEP 6 

Pour mixture into a baking tin.

STEP 7 

Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.

STEP 8 

Remove from oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

STEP 9 

Remove brownies from the baking tray and slice them up the way you like them. And there you go, 3-ingredient hazelnut brownies in 9 easy steps! We recommend enjoying your brownies with a scoop of ice cream.