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Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson is a professional baker, recipe developer, and author with over 20 years of experience creating custom wedding cakes, cookies, and desserts. A former cottage bakery owner, she now teaches baking classes at a private school and shares her favorite recipes, tips, and cake decorating secrets on her blog, Out of the Box Baking. Janice is also the author of more than 170 published novels in the Christian market, many featuring bakers and small-town kitchens inspired by her real-life adventures.

Flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls (with Maple Glaze)

You love cinnamon rolls. You love pie crust. You're looking for something pastry-like and crisp, but with the brown sugar and cinnamon flavors you've grown to love.
You've come to the right place. These flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls are going to knock your socks off. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make with no rising time necessary!

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How to Make Homemade Bisquick (Easy DIY Baking Mix)

Bisquick is a versatile product, capable of baking a variety of things--from biscuits, to dumplings, to pancakes, to waffles. . .and more! With prices going up, you might be tempted to skip it when you're at the store. Now you can do that with a clear conscience! You can make your own DIY Bisquick Mix for pennies on the dollar. And, guess what? It's just as good (maybe more so)!

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits (without Bisquick)

You love those buttery, hot, cheesy biscuits at Red Lobster and you're wishing you could make some at home. But most of the Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipes call for Bisquick mix, and you don't happen to have any on hand. No problem! In this quick tutorial we're going to whip up a batch using an ingredient you probably do have in your refrigerator. . .mayonnaise!

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Easy Apple Pie Monkey Bread Muffins (using canned biscuits)

If you love caramel apples, apple pie, or monkey bread… You’re going to absolutely love this new recipe for apple pie monkey bread biscuits. You can whip them together in minutes just like traditional monkey bread but this recipe focuses on individual portion sized muffins that you can share with your friends and family without the mess!

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The Best Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake (with Chocolate Mayonnaise Frosting)

If you're looking for a rich, moist cake, loaded with flavor, you've come to the right place. This Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise cake is a southern favorite guaranteed to please everyone on your guest list. And this yummy recipe takes things a step further, adding a rich chocolate frosting with mayonnaise in it, as well!

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7 Popular Cupcake Decorating Techniques Using Wilton Tips

What's inside of the cupcake is important, but what's on top of the cupcake is just as critical. Decorate with style and folks will be tickled to dive right in! Cupcake decorating has come a long way in recent years, and it all comes down to having the right tip and knowing how to use it. In this practical tutorial I'm going to show you seven of my favorite decorating techniques using two Wilton tips--the 1M and the 6B

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Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter

Every baker needs an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe, one that causes people to stop in their tracks and say, "Oh my goodness, this is the best cookie I've ever eaten!" This recipe will bring that sort of reaction. It's got the charm of a traditional chocolate chip cookie with something extra--the bliss of browned butter.

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Easy Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Pecans

If you're looking for an amazing cinnamon streusel muffin with crunchy topping you've come to the right place. This recipe, which features a streusel topping over a moist cinnamon-y muffin, is perfect. Whether you're baking for a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or even a tasty dessert, these bakery style muffins will hit the spot.

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Peanut Butter Ranger Cookies (aka Cowboy Cookies)

I started to call these my "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" cookies because I (literally) throw everything in them that you can think of. Crunchy. Salty. Sweet. Savory. It all goes in these yummy Peanut Butter Ranger Cookies. You're going to love them because they hit all of the notes. Literally, all of the notes.

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Cupcake Tips and Tricks to Use in 2026

Cupcakes are the perfect choice for any special occasion. They're easy to bake, simple to transport, and sanitary to serve. Best of all, they're incredibly versatile. You'll find them at fancy, high-end weddings, at a toddler's birthday party, and even at your local farmer's market. In this post you'll learn all of the tips and tricks you need to whip up the perfect cupcakes for your event!

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20 Amazing Ways to Use Ripe Bananas

You were absolutely sure you would eat those bananas before they started going bad. But here you are, facing a bunch of bananas that are completely speckled and you don't know what to do with them. Oh, sure, you could make banana bread. Everyone says you should. But you've done that a zillion times and you're ready for something different. . .something more.

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