What to Bake When You’re Bored

Update: Jan. 12, 2016 

Because this post has been so incredibly popular (particularly in the winter, when it’s too freaking cold to go outside!), we’ve updated and added EVEN MORE things to bake when you’re bored.

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Some days stretch into nowhere. When your usual go-to’s (lounging by the pool, reading a non-textbook, rewatching a cheesy rom com) just aren’t cutting it, it’s time to pull out the flour, sugar and butter and get to work. It can be so soothing to create something out of nothing, and in the end, you get to savor that soul-quenching feeling of productivity while literally tasting the fruits of your labor.

It doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s not going to be judged or graded (unless you share with that insanely opinionated friend, but hopefully she’ll be too busy stuffing her face to comment). It’s just something fun that you can do to knead a little joy out of your day.

So, without further ado, here are our recommendations for what to bake when you’re bored:

Nutella-Filled Birthday Cake

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Slutty Brownie Pie

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Baked Cinnamon-Apple Cider Doughnuts

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Truffle Cookies

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A Milk-and-Cereal Anti-Gravity Cake

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Banana Pudding Bars

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Chocolate-Chip Brownie Baked in a Mug

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Gingerbread S’mores Cookie Cups

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Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bites

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Peeps S’mores Dip

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Oven-Baked Apple Empanadas

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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3-Ingredient Cookie Dough Truffles

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Cinnamon-Sugar Pita Chips

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Nutella Swirl Brownies

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Cake Top Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Peanut Butter Pie (Using Greek Yogurt)

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Chocolate-Chip Pretzel Cookies

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3-Ingredient Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies

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Tie-Dye Mini Layer Cakes

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Oreo Cheesecake

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Starbucks-style Coffee Cake

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S’mores Cookies

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Mini Apple Pies

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 A Drowning Unicorn Cake

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Levain Bakery-Style Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies (with M&Ms!)

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S’mores Cookie Bars

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Mini Blueberry Pies

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Napoleon Creme Brownies

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French Macarons (yes, you can do this!)

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Banana Coconut Muffins

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Monkey Bread

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Loch Ness Monster Cake

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie

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Chocolate Coconut Cookies

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