Fudge for One

1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips

1 3/4 ounces sweetened condensed milk

1-1/2 teaspoons butter

2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons chopped walnuts (optional

1. Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until chips are melted, stirring about every 30 seconds. Stir in nuts, if desired.
2. Pour into a small, greased glass bowl or cup. Refrigerate until firm.

Yellow Cake for One

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons butter

1/4 cup white sugar

1-1/4 egg yolks (use a spoon and try to estimate about 1/4 of one yolk, plus another yolk)

2 tablespoons milk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup cake flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a mini bar pan or muffin cup. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt by using a small whisk or food processor. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with a fork until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, then stir in the vanilla. Using a fork, beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan of your choice.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched. Cool 15 minutes before turning out of pan.

Peanut Butter Cookies for One (makes 2 cookies)

Peanut Butter Cookies for One (makes 2 cookies)

• 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons of egg or egg substitute
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons white sugar for decoration

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F(190 degrees C). Sift together theflour, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.  
2. To mix, I recommend using a fork or a small whisk.  In a small bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Blend in the sifted ingredients. Shape dough into two balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Criss-cross with fork tines.
3. Bake at for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, and remove from pan.

Chocolate Chip Cookies for One (makes 2 cookies)

Chocolate Chip Cookies for One (makes two cookies)

• 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon egg beaters
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix ingredients together using a fork.  In a small bowl, cream together butter or margarine, brown sugar and white sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until moistened. Mix in the chocolate chips. Divide dough into two balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are light brown.

Morning Glory Muffin (makes 1 muffin)

Morning Glory Muffin for One (makes one muffin)

• 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons egg beaters
• 1-1/2 teaspoons applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon grated carrots
• 1/8 cup medium tart apple, peeled and grated
• 1 ounce of canned crushed pineapple
• 1 teaspoon flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon raisins
• 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts

1. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another small bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir in the carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and nuts.
2. Fill a greased or lined muffin cup two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Banana Bran Muffin (makes 1 muffin)

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons oat bran
• 1 teaspoon whole wheat flour
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 egg or 1 teaspoon egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
• 2 teaspoons apple cider or apple juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons applesauce
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons mashed ripe bananas
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped walnuts

Mix together the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg (or egg substitute), apple juice, sugars, apple sauce and oil. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and nuts. Pour into a greased or lined muffin cup. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Rhubarb Muffin (makes 1 muffin)

• 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/8 egg or 1-1/2 teaspoons egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons diced rhubarb
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
• 1/8 teaspoon melted butter
• 3/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Oven: 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

1. Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla and buttermilk until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until moistened. Stir in the rhubarb and walnuts. Spoon the batter into a greased or lined muffin cup. In a pinch bowl or small ramekin, stir together the melted butter, white sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle on top of the muffin batter.  
2. Bake about 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.