<human>:  What baking ingredients should I have on hand to create delicious desserts?
<bot>: An essential baking ingredient to have on hand for creating delicious desserts would be sugar. Additionally, it's also important to have all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, butter or margarine, eggs, and vanilla extract. Depending on the type of desserts you're making, you may also need other ingredients like cocoa powder, nuts, and dried fruits.