{"id":5942,"date":"2026-01-15T14:24:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=5942"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:30:39","slug":"5-winter-treats-you-can-make-in-your-dorm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2026\/01\/15\/5-winter-treats-you-can-make-in-your-dorm\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Winter Treats You Can Make In Your Dorm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cozying up at home with cookies and hot chocolate is one of the best ways to spend a cold winter day. Living in a dorm without an oven shouldn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on that! Here are five treats you can make with just a microwave and a few simple ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3-Ingredient Oreo Mug Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mug cakes often require tons of ingredients that students don\u2019t have in their dorms, but not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/oreo-mug-cake-recipe-7368438\">this one<\/a>! All you need are Oreos, milk and baking powder. First, put four Oreos in a mug and crush them up as much as you can (a good way to let out some stress!). Then, add three tablespoons of milk and mix until you get a paste-like texture. Next, stir in \u00bc teaspoon of baking powder. Finally, pop it in the microwave for 90 seconds on high, and you&#8217;re done! Super easy and super delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microwave Rice Krispie Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love a Rice Krispie treat!? The best thing about <a href=\"https:\/\/howtomakecerealtreats.com\/small-batch-rice-krispie-treats\/\">this recipe<\/a> is that you can make multiple for your friends or roommates. Add 1 \u2153 cups (or measure as your heart desires) of mini marshmallows to a bowl with one tablespoon of butter. Put this in your microwave and heat for 30 seconds, or until melted. Then, let it cool for 2-3 minutes so your cereal doesn\u2019t get weird from the hot marshmallows. After that, add one heaping cup of Rice Krispies (or once again, measure with your heart) and stir it into the melted marshmallows. Finally, scoop this mixture onto any buttered plate, tray or container, and flatten it out. Once it\u2019s hardened, it\u2019s ready to cut up and give to your friends (or eat them all yourself\u2014I promise I won\u2019t tell).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S&#8217;mores Dip for One (or More!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to use some of those leftover marshmallows from your Rice Krispie treat recipe? Make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxandbriar.com\/one-minute-smores-dip-for-one\/\">this s\u2019mores dip<\/a>! Grab a handful of chocolate chips, or any chocolate you have, and add it to your dish of choice. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then, add your mini marshmallows on top and put back in the microwave for another 15 seconds. And that\u2019s it! Grab some graham crackers and dig in. This one is great because it only takes one minute to make, and you can make as big or as small of a batch as you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate Covered Strawberries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/a58094\/how-to-make-chocolate-covered-strawberries\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=mgu_ga_del_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18345007169&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18339119658&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACq-IPwezL6NcEnayWkyYgCtxZJ9a&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAo4TKBhDRARIsAGW29bfqK5x0Je_09VWWVgU28A5vBJ0YBWmQxUFP6FVtI96ErveNSLM-HVEaArBoEALw_wcB\">This classic sweet treat<\/a> is perfect if you want something delicious and easy. Grab a bowl and some chocolate\u2014it can be milk, white or dark\u2014and microwave it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each one until fully melted. Then, grab your strawberries, rinse them thoroughly and dry them with paper towels. Finally, dip your strawberries in the chocolate and set them on a parchment paper-lined plate to harden. Or, if you\u2019re impatient like me, dip them and eat them as you go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microwave Baked Apples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing apple pie? These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/18389\/microwave-baked-apples\/\">warm, soft apples<\/a> covered in sugar and cinnamon will definitely satisfy that craving. Grab a firm apple and scoop out the core, leaving the bottom of the apple intact. Then, mix together one tablespoon of brown sugar, a half-teaspoon of cinnamon and a half-teaspoon of nutmeg in a bowl. Add the mixture to the middle of the apple and place a teaspoon of butter on top. Microwave for 3 \u00bd \u2013 4 minutes, or until the apple is tender. Let it sit for two minutes to cool, and you\u2019re done! Enjoy this nostalgic and cozy treat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See? Just because you don\u2019t have a kitchen or an oven doesn&#8217;t mean you can\u2019t make yourself a sweet treat! Get comfy in your dorm with these quick and easy recipes this winter. Stay warm and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Written By Mirren Grimason \u201929, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cozying up at home with cookies and hot chocolate is one of the best ways to spend a cold winter day. Living in a dorm without an oven shouldn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on that! 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