Recipes and Baking Tips by Janice Thompson

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious chocolate candy, one you can make at home and enjoy for weeks, this is the recipe for you!

If you’re in the mood for a while chocolate bar loaded with cranberries and coconut, this is the post for you. You’re going to love this simple recipe!  All Winter. . .in a Bar!  That’s what I thought when I first saw the picture of these beautiful bars, featured on Hidden Ponies website. I received …

If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, you’re going to flip over these simple peanut butter cookie bars! 

If you’re looking for the perfect treat to serve your guests during the holiday season, you’ve come to the right place. This delicious bundt cake is packed full of flavor and texture and starts with a simple box of cake mix!  Why do Orange and Cranberry Go Together So Well?  Oh, friends! I can think …

If you love a delicious banana bread and you want a recipe that’s both simple and tasty, this is the recipe for you! 

If you're looking for the most popular recipes and tutorials from 2023, we've got you covered! In this post I'm going to share my top 23 baking posts, the ones that went viral in 2023!

If you love a chewy, sweet bar--loaded with chocolate and pecans--this is the recipe for you! In this post I'm going to show you how I made these delicious and simple Crescent Layer Bars!

If you're looking for a bright white buttercream, one that's smooth, creamy, and loaded with flavor, this is the post for you. You're about to discover a little-known treat--white chocolate buttercream.

If you're looking for creative ways to take a simple box of yellow cake mix and turn it into a delicious cake that's anything but simple, this is the post for you! Keep reading, because I'm going to share some of my favorite Doctored Yellow Cake Mix recipes.

If you love a yummy spice cake and you’re also a fan of banana bread, this is the perfect simple treat for you. It comes together quickly and starts with a box of cake mix.

It's getting close to Christmas 2024. You're tired. But you've still got some baking obligations. You need that one last thing to take to the party. What can you whip up in a hurry? Read this post for 24 amazing ideas!

In this fun post I'm going to share 12 of my favorite holiday recipes involving those tart and delicious seasonal berries known as cranberries!

Looking for something special to bake for your friends and family on Christmas morning? You've come to the right place! In this fun post my food blogging buddies share over sixty of their favorite breakfast treats, perfect for the holidays!

Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cupcakes: Every now and again you come across a cupcake that makes you do a double-take, one so full of flavor and pizazz that you must make it. This is that cupcake!

Discover 25 festive and creative Christmas cupcake ideas for 2025—from cute reindeer and snowflake designs to Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog flavors—perfect for holiday bake-alongs, parties, and cozy kitchen memories!

If you are looking for a fun and entertaining way to make donuts, this is the recipe for you. It’s over-the-top delicious and so simple. In fact, it starts with a can of biscuits!

If you’re looking for a simple and delicious fruit crisp—one that’s perfect for dessert or breakfast—this is the recipe for you! 

If you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast casserole, one sure to please a crowd, this is the recipe for you! It's warm, delicious, and packed full of flavor!

If you love the salty bite of a great piece of bacon, but you’re also in the mood for the maple-sweetness of a great cookie, this recipe is the one for you!

If you love the light, bright flavor of lemon, but you’re also a fan of berries, this delicious Crumbl Copycat recipe is perfect for you! 

If you love a light, bright lemon cake, one with an airy chiffon texture, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to share my personal “from scratch” lemon chiffon cake recipe.

If you love a sweet sugar cookie loaded with sprinkles but covered in a rich cream cheese frosting, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how I made this Copycat Crumbl recipe for Birthday Cake Cookies!

Enjoy this simple recipe for Crumbl Copycat Dark Dream Cookies from Out of the Box Baking.

If you love a simple soft sugar cookie covered in a delicious and easy buttercream, this is the post for you! I'm going to show you how to make a knock-off version of one of Crumbl's best-sellers, the Pink Sugar Cookie.

If you’re looking for a simple no-bake treat, this is it! These Haystack Cookies call for four simple ingredients and come together in minutes! 

If you love the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans, this is the recipe for you! These Crumbl Copycat Turtles are absolutely delicious and fun to make! 

Bake cozy fall cupcakes with your kids! These easy, family-friendly recipes are packed with pumpkin, apple, and warm spices—perfect for school parties, fall weekends, and Thanksgiving gatherings.

101 Cheerful Quotes about Christmas Baking from Out of the Box Baking

These Puff Pastry Pecan Pie Bites are flaky, buttery, and filled with gooey pecan pie goodness — the perfect bite-sized holiday dessert.

If you’re a fan of cheesecake and you’re looking for the perfect holiday treat with a twist, this is the dessert recipe for you! I’m going to show you how I make my delicious orange-cranberry cheesecake bars using crescent rolls!

If you love those delicious flavors found in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but don’t want to make a trip to the store, I’ve got a treat for you! You can whip up the copycat version, which is just as good, (if not more better!) 

If you love the rich flavors of Baklava but don't have time to make it from scratch, this is the recipe for you. This delicious baklava recipe starts with a simple puff pastry, but it definitely doesn't end there!

If you love silky meringues but you’re also a fan of chocolate and peppermint, then this is the treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make Delicious Peppermint Bark Meringues from scratch.

If you love the flavors of sweet mascarpone, coffee, and cocoa, this is the treat for you! This is a simplified version of a classic tiramisu that has a delicious whipped cream base. Best of all, there’s no baking involved!

Enjoy this fun recipe for Easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Treats from Out of the Box Baking. You'll love making them with the kids!

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious Tres Leches cake, one filled with rich, luscious texture and flavor, this is the post for you!

In this post I'm going to show you how I made a delicious homemade lemon custard bar recipe from scratch. These are simple and delicious, a perfect sweet treat.

If you love a creamy buttermilk pie, simple and delicious, this is the recipe for you! Keep reading to learn how to make it!

If you love the bright flavor of lemon curd but you’re turned off by the price and availability, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I made lemon curd from scratch in my own kitchen!

All the flavor of sweet potato pie in an easy dump cake—warm spices, buttery topping, and effortless prep for a cozy fall dessert.