1. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies (Uses Baking Soda)

Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.

2. Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes (Uses Baking Powder)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, and melted butter.
  3. Combine gently—do not overmix.
  4. Cook on a preheated griddle until bubbles form; flip and cook until golden.