Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

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If you love a great Rice Krispie treat but you’re celebrating the Christmas season, you can really bring the cheer with these delightful little edible ornaments! 

Experience a sweet twist on a classic with these Dolly Parton Banana Bread Cookies. Soft, moist, and full of old-fashioned charm, they capture the comforting flavor of banana bread in a delightful cookie form. Perfect for a quick dessert, a nostalgic treat, or just a taste of Southern sweetness, these cookies are sure to win hearts.

Did you know that orange and chocolate were destined to go together? It’s true! And if you love that delectable mergence of flavors you’re going to flip over these simple orange chocolate chip cookies!

Deliciously simple coconut cookies made from a boxed coconut cake mix — topped with lemon glaze and toasted coconut. Ready in minutes and packed with flavor, these sweet treat cookies are a delightful twist you’ll re-make over and over.

If you’re looking for the world’s simplest but most delicious cherry pie, you’ve certainly come to the right place. This recipe is easy and over-the-top scrumptious!

If you love those traditional Reese’s flavors—chocolate and peanut butter—you’re going to flip over this simple cookie recipe. It comes together in minutes and tastes like a warm-from-the-oven Reese’s peanut butter cup!

This might be one of the simplest recipes I've ever posted. If you love a crisp, light puff pastry with a hint of sweet orange flavor, you're going to adores these pinwheels!

If you love the flavors of cinnamon and apple, have I got a treat for you. This simple cake starts with a box of cake mix but certainly doesn’t end there! 

If you love light, crisp cream horns but you’re in the mood for chocolate, this is the recipe for you! You’re going to flip over these simple chocolate cream horns!

If you're looking for an amazing appetizer to take to your next event, you've found it! These delicious King Ranch Chicken Rolls are simple, affordable, and delicious!

Flaky puff pastry filled with spiced sweet potato goodness—these pocket pies are a fun, easy twist on a holiday classic.

If you love the flavors found in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup—peanut butter and chocolate, with a bit of a crispy texture, you’re going to absolutely flip over these simple treats!  Using a mold to make treats If you haven’t used a mold to make chocolate covered treats you don’t know what you’re missing! I …

Enjoy this collection of fan favorite banana breads from Out of the Box Baking!

Looking for a quick apple pie recipe that comes together in minutes but has all of the traditional flavors you've come to enjoy! This is it, folks!

Forget everything you thought you knew about bread pudding, y'all! In this post I'm going to introduce you to all of my favorite recipes--tried and true. They're beyond delicious!

If you’re looking for dry mix recipes that can be made ahead and stored in your pantry or given away as gifts, you’ve come to the right place! In this post I’m sharing three of my fan favorites!  What is a Dry Mix Recipe?  A dry mix recipe is a pre-mixed combination of dry ingredients …

Looking for a sweet treat that’s got a salty side, too? This White Chocolate Popcorn cake is the perfect recipe for you! 

If you loved those amazing Brach’s nougat candies as a child you’re going to flip over this easy DIY version. It calls for just a few ingredients and comes together in minutes!

If you’re a fan of flaky, crisp pastry and you also enjoy the rich flavor of Nutella, this is the recipe for you!

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious gingerbread cookie, this is it! These come together so easily and they’re perfect for rolling and cutting! 

If you love those light flaky cream horns loaded with creamy goodness on the inside, you're going to flip over this recipe. It's easy and delicious and starts with a package of store-bought puff pastry.

If you love a colorful Christmas cookie, one that comes together in minutes for just pennies on the dollar, this is the perfect recipe for you! These Christmas crinkle cookies are so pretty and delicious! 

If you love the combination of fruit and nuts but you’re not ready to invest your time in a cake, these cookies will be perfect for you. They’re simple and loaded with texture and flavor! 

Rich with cherries, a crispy crescent roll crust, loaded with a butter and sugar coating. . .these Cherry Pie Bars are divine!

If you love a rich artisan bread loaded with texture and flavor, this cranberry pistachio bread will hit the spot!

Welcome to my "Top 24 in 2024" post, y'all. In this post I'm going to share fan favorites over the past year.

If you love a rich, warm apple cake but you’re also a fan of banana bread, this is the perfect sweet treat for you! This recipes takes a simple applesauce cake mix and turned it into an apples and bananas cake!

If you love the light, airy texture of those little cakes called Twinkles but you've got a crowd to feed, this is the cake for you! This Twinkie-inspired cake is simple and delicious. Best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix!

If you're crazy about lemon cookies and the idea of a lovely tart glaze makes you swoon, this is the recipe for you! Keep reading to discover one of the simplest and most delicious cookies. . .ever!

If you’re looking for the perfect party appetizer, one that comes together in minutes, you’re going to love these sausage rolls! But don’t be fooled. These are also great for breakfast. . .or any time of day! 

If you’re looking for the world’s quickest, tastiest cobbler, one that you can whip up in a hurry, this is the recipe for you! This delicious cup’a cobbler is so simple you’ll memorize the ingredients right away! 

If you love the sweetness of sweet potatoes and those warm spices of fall you’re going to flip over this simple but delicious pound cake from Out of the Box Baking. 

If you love the warm, rich spices of fall but you’re also a fan of those delicious oatmeal cookies grandma used to make, you’re going to flip over this simple but yummy recipe from Out of the Box Baking! It merges both worlds into one scrumptious cookie!

If you’re a fan of Italian cream cake but you’re in the mood for a cookie, this is the post for you! This original recipe is soft, pillowy, and loaded with all of those Italian Cream Cake flavors you’ve come to love, only in cookie form! 

If you’re a fan of Snickerdoodles but you’re looking for an autumn-themed version, this is the recipe for you! This simple cookie is going to be a fan favorite, and not just during the holidays!

Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, these homemade molasses cookies are the ultimate fall treat. Packed with warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, they’re easy to make and ideal for holiday baking.

If you love that delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter you’re going to flip over this simple candy recipe from Out of the Box Baking. 

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Inspired by the iconic Golden Girls, these Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cookies combine soft, spiced cookie dough with a creamy cheesecake center for the ultimate fall dessert! Easy, festive, and full of cozy flavor—perfect for Thanksgiving, cookie swaps, or pumpkin lovers everywhere.