Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

Make rich, creamy fudge with just a can of frosting and chocolate chips! This no-bake treat is quick, customizable, and perfect for gifting or snacking.

These soft and chewy red velvet cookies are made from scratch — no cake mix! Full of rich cocoa flavor and perfect for holidays, gifting, or everyday baking.

If you love a rich chocolate and vanilla cake with some of the fluffiest frosting in town, this is the recipe for you! This came is from scratch but comes together as quickly as a boxed mix. And it has a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise! 

If you’re looking for a rich, moist loaf of banana bread with the tartness of cranberries have I got a treat for you! This recipe is simple to make, loaded with texture and flavor, and made with a secret ingredient. . .mayonnaise! 

If you're looking for a simple base recipe for just about any kind of cookie, this is it! You can use this simple recipe as a foundation for literally any kind of cookie add-ins.

These simple pecan sandies are crisp, buttery, and filled with rich pecan flavor. A classic, not-too-sweet cookie that’s perfect for gifting or tea time.

If you love fresh saltwater taffy but hate the idea of all of that pulling and stretching, this is the recipe for you! This traditional taffy is pulled with the dough hook in your KitchenAid. No one will know you didn’t get a workout! 

If you love a light, fluffy cookie rich with almond and cranberry flavors, this is the recipe for you! This simple recipe comes together in minutes but tastes like you’ve slaved for hours. 

A cozy blend of apples, cinnamon, and snickerdoodle crumble—this easy dump cake is the perfect fall dessert for any gathering.

Enjoy this master list of quotes about sugar from Out of the Box Baking.com

If you’re looking for a 2024 master list of great breads, both sweet and savory, you’ve come to the right place! This post will link you to 24 breads you can proudly serve your family and guests. 

If you've looking for a terrific recipe to use up those over ripe bananas, I've got the perfect one for you! This banana loaf pairs blueberries and bananas and adds a simple streusel topping that's sure to please!

If you love the light, bright flavor of lemon in a rich trifle-like dessert you’re going to adore this lovely Lemon Oreo Lush. It’s simple to make and loaded with your favorite cookies—Oreos!

If you're looking for a crisp, chewy bar loaded with pecan flavor, you've come to the right place. These pecan chewies are absolutely delicious and so easy to make!

If you love the sweetness of blueberries and the rich hearty flavor of a sweet muffin, have I got a treat for you. These traditional Blueberry Muffins are loaded with flavor, have a crunch topping, and are easy to make!

If you love a luscious muffin-like cake but you’re also a fan of gooey chocolate chips, you’re going to love this simple recipe! This Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake is rich with flavor and super easy to make!

Learn how to make sugar shards for cakes and desserts. This edible sugar glass is perfect for decorating show-stopping baked treats.

If you’re looking for an amazing cobbler-like banana cake, have I got a treat for you! This luscious banana bread dump cake is gooey-gooey, loaded with rich banana flavor, and simple to whip up!

If you’ve ever have fresh, hot tortillas at a Mexican restaurant, you know how delicious they can be. Nothing tops the real deal. With this simple recipe will you can make these delicious tortillas at home.

If you’re looking for a simple minty brownie, one you can whip up in minutes, you’ve come to the right place. This delicious Grasshopper brownie recipe will really make your guests swoon!

If you love a rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee flavor, this is the recipe for you! This is a simple recipe, perfect for a quick brunch or even as a dessert. 

If you’re looking for an amazing bread filled with Italian flavor, this is the recipe for you. This simple Italian herb bread is easy to whip up and has an added bonus ingredient: parmesan cheese! 

This remarkable banana bread pudding has to be one of the most luscious, dreamy desserts I’ve ever made! And best of all, it’s one of the simplest! 

If you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake rich with maple and walnut flavors, this is the recipe for you! This simple coffee cake is loaded with flavor, easy to serve, and simple to make. 

In this post I’m going to share my personal recipe for Butterfinger Cookies. They’re rich with peanut butter and chocolate lavor, loaded with texture, and simple to make! 

Every now and again you stumble across an idea that’s so delectable, so crunch, so sweet, so sticky, so delicious, that you can’t help but share it. This is that recipe!

If you’re in the mood for light, fluffy pancakes but don’t have any pancake mix on hand, you’re in luck! This simple recipe is absolutely perfect and so easy to whip up!

Learn how to make classic seven layer bars with simple ingredients. These easy magic bars are rich, chewy, and always a crowd favorite.

If you love light, fluffy crescent rolls that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, you’ve come to the right place! These luscious rolls and so delicious and simple to make. 

It's creamy, it's crunchy, it's loaded with flavor. This delicious old-fashioned candy is easy to make and will make you feel like you've gone back in time to the good old days!

If you love the salty goodness of peanuts but the creamy sweetness of chocolate, have I got a treat for you! These easy Chocolate Peanut Clusters are delicious and so easy to make.

If you love all things Alice in Wonderland, do I have a treat for you! This quick post is going to give you information you'll need to create delicious and colorful cookies and cupcakes, perfect for a Wonderland party!

If a pull apart bun and a cinnamon roll had a child, this would be it! This light fluffy bun is loaded with caramel flavor from the topping. Best of all, it’s easy to make! 

These delightful little sugar cookies are colorful, bright, and loaded with flavor. They are perfect for your Easter celebration, bright and festive.

If you love those delicious soft pretzels, hot from the oven, you're going to love this simple recipe! These pretzels are perfect--sweet or savory!

They’re light, they're fluffy, and they’re packed full of lemony goodness. These little Lemon Pound Cake Cookies are delicious and incredibly easy to make! 

If you’re in the mood for a really warm, rich bread, packed full of sweetness and fruity flavor, have you come to the right place! This amazing apple banana bread is truly the perfect treat! 

If you're looking for a delicious wheat bread, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or slathered in melted butter, this is it! This Classic Wheat Bread Recipe is simple to make and so much better than anything you could buy in the store!

If you’re looking for the perfect Carrot Cake to serve your guests this Easter, have I got a great one for you! This “from scratch” recipe is rich, moist, and covered in tangy cream cheese frosting! 

If you’re looking for a sopapilla recipe that’s simple and fast, have I got a treat for you! These tasty treats come together in minutes and taste even better than the ones you get in a restaurant!