There’s always a time where you get invited to a last minute dinner party and are asked to bring dessert. No one wants to be embarrassed holding a box of store-bought cookies, and without the proper baking staples sometimes making something from scratch isn’t doable. But, if you keep a few products on hand, you will be amazed how many different recipes you’ll be able to create without a trip to the grocery store.
Vanilla Extract
If you are making dessert, there is a good chance the recipe will call for vanilla extract. Although it doesn’t actually add a deep vanilla flavor, adding a splash to cakes or cookies rounds out the flavors of your dessert, and your friends will taste the difference.
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Butter
Whether you are creaming it with sugar or melting it for brownies, butter is another dessert essential. The good thing about butter is that it can be stored for a long while in the freezer; just take the butter out a few hours before you need it in order to let it soften unless you’re melting it straight away.
Graham Crackers
Graham crackers make a delicious base for pies or bars. Most recipes only ask you to add sugar and melted butter, and you have a homemade crust in no time.
