Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

Sweet treats during the holidays? Yes, please! And, making them with the kids? Why, that’s just the icing on the cake! And talk about great holiday memories!

It’s beginning to look a lot like. . .snowmen! If you’re a fan of Nutter Butter cookies and you’re in the Christmas spirit, I’ve got a great tutorial for you. In this post you’re going to learn how to make Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies!

Coconut cake is a popular offering in the south, but there’s no reason why we need to limit it geographically! This luscious cake is perfect for families across the globe and great for Christmas, Easter, and every day in-between! 

If you love brownie bites you’re going to adore this chocolate on chocolate cookie. Best of all, it starts with a simple cake mix.

If you’re looking for a colorful cake with a surprise inside, you've come to the right place! In this post we’re going to learn how to make an easy but memorable checkerboard cake. 

Sweet-tart berries in a flaky, golden crust—this decorative blackberry pie is a stunning, delicious centerpiece for your holiday table.

Keeping "staples" in the pantry is key, especially during lean times like the Great Depression. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and shortening? These were cheap and easy to use. Best of all, they could serve as a base for dozens of different treats

This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is ultra-moist, sweet, and packed with cinnamon flavor. An easy cake mix dessert topped with creamy icing—perfect for any occasion.

A rich twist on a classic—this fudgy pecan pie combines buttery pecans with silky chocolate filling for an indulgent Thanksgiving dessert.

I don't know about you but I'm crazy about the combination of orange and cranberry. If you love the mergence of those two flavors--the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of an orange cookie, you've come to the right place. This is an easy recipe, perfect for the holidays or any time of year.

In this post we're going to learn how to make easy chocolate-covered Oreos decorated to look like Christmas ornaments!

If you love a luscious coffee cake but also love the luscious twang of cranberries, this is the recipe for you! This easy breakfast cake comes together so easily and best of all, it's from scratch!

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Bake up some holiday fun with these Grinch cupcakes! Bright, festive, and easy to make—perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.

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If you're crazy about brown butter and pecans you're going to love this easy cake. It's topped with a crunchy praline topping and rich with flavor. Best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!

If you love the idea of fruitcake but you're not a fan of the taste or texture, have I got a treat for you! This Depression-era fruit and nut cake will win over even the non-fruitcake-lovers out there! It's packed full of texture and flavor!

If you love a luscious poppy seed cake but enjoy a hint of orange flavoring, you're going to flip over this simple homemade cake. It's truly perfect, inside and out.

Fall is the perfect time to bake. I covered some of my favorite recipes in my Favorite Fall Desserts post. I've decided (just for fun) to post some pictures of fall-themed baked goods that I've created over the years. They are divided by category. Enjoy!

Discover the best fall dessert recipes packed with warm spices, pumpkin, apple, and molasses. These cozy treats are perfect for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, and holiday baking.

During the Depression era the situation was dire and supplies were short. Grandma had to think on her feet. Many of the items she counted on were no longer available or were out of reach financially. Still, she managed to put food on the table every night. How did she do it? What did she know that we don't? Let's find out!

White chocolate candy cane cookies made two ways — classic or cocoa mint! Soft, sweet, peppermint-filled, and perfect for holiday baking.

If you love the simplicity and taste of a great Mexican Wedding Cookie but you're looking for something packed full of a rich almond flavor, this is the recipe for you! These tender, flaky cookies have a pie crust consistency but the flavor of an amazing almond shortbread.

If you're in the mood for chocolate and you've got some overripe bananas on hand, this is the perfect recipe for you! You can merge those two tasty items into one delectable Chocolate Banana Bread!

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Wondering what to bake this Christmas season? Bundt cakes are the answer! They're easy to bake, easy to transport and (best of all) easy to slice and serve! And, if you're looking for some tasty holiday recipes we've definitely got you covered!

If German Chocolate Cake is your thing but you don't have time to make the coconut pecan frosting from scratch, this is the recipe for you! This luscious Earthquake Cake oozes with flavor. It's loaded with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips and it bubbles over with an extra-special addition: cream cheese filling!

If you love the light, sweet taste of a donut but you're in the mood for the flavor of apples and cinnamon, this is the recipe for you! These Easy Apple Fritters are out of this world!

Apple desserts are perfect year 'round but they're especially wonderful in the fall. As soon as Autumn leaves start tumbling we long for those rich warm flavors of cinnamon and spice. That's exactly why I put together this list of nine of my favorite apple recipes, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of year!

Bake a moist pumpkin spice cake with simple mix-ins. Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving desserts, and holiday parties all year long.

This easy apple pie pairs a flaky homemade crust with cinnamon-spiced filling for a cozy, crowd-pleasing holiday dessert.

If you love apple pie but you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake, one you would be happy to serve at a breakfast gathering or brunch, have I got a great new recipe for you! This “from scratch” cake is light and luscious and covered in a crisp streusel. 

If you love the combination of cinnamon and sugar and you happen to love streusel topping with crunchy toasted pecans, then I've got the perfect recipe for you. This Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast. . .or any time of day!

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If you're in the mood for a luscious cherry cobbler, laced with a crunchy crust, have I got a recipe for you! This rich cobbler is packed full of flavor and topped with a crisp layer of almonds.

Enjoy 5 easy and fun Halloween treats to make with kids — spooky snacks, no-fuss recipes, and tips to get your little bakers involved and excited.

If you love the flavors of apple and cinnamon and you're in the mood for a luscious fall treat, this is the recipe for you! It's tasty and quick and best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!

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Every now and again you stumble across a recipe that changes everything. This apple pie cobbler is one of those. It's luscious, gooey, chewy, and perfect for fall! But it's so easy to make you won't want to wait until then to make it!

If you're looking for that classic down-home taste of a great banana bread rich with walnuts, you've come to the right place. In this post I'm going to give you a great go-to recipe you can whip up when you're in a hurry.