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Simple and Delicious Puff Pastry Recipes
If you love the ease of a sheet of puff pastry and you're looking for some great appetizers and sweet treats, this is the post for you! Keep reading to discover lots of tasty recipes.
Best Birthday Cake Recipes
If you're wondering what to bake up for that next birthday celebration, we've got you covered! In this post you'll find recipes for all of your favorite birthday cakes--from the ones you grew up with to the ones you fell...
Easy Mac and Cheese Bites
If you love the light, flaky texture of puff pastry and the creamy goodness of macaroni and cheese you're going to flip over this fun and simple recipe.
Puff Pastry Pizza Rolls
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious appetizer, one you can take to your next event, this is the post for you! These yummy Puff Pastry Pizza Rolls are going to win over your guests!
Million Dollar Chicken Ranch Casserole
If you’re looking for a hearty chicken pasta dish, one that’s packed full of flavor, look no further! This delicious chicken ranch casserole won’t cost you a million dollars but it’ll sure taste like you spent that much!
French Dip Sliders (with Puff Pastry)
Looking for a simple way to enjoy your favorite French Dip sandwich? You’re going to flip over this delicious version that starts with a sheet of puff pastry!
Easy Nutella Cream Horns
If you love the light, crisp texture of a flaky puff pastry but you’re also a fan of that creamy Nutella goodness, you’re going to flip over this simple recipe!
80 Boxed Cake Mix Recipes
Welcome to my master list of boxed cake mix recipes, y'all! You'll find a wide variety of recipes here--everything from cake to cupcakes to cookies, scones, and so much more!
Top Ten Ways to Prepare for a Great Baking Day
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Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Ornaments
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!

About Janice
Let’s Step Out of the Box, Y’all!
If you love to bake and you’re looking for great hacks that start with a boxed mix, you’ve come to the right place! Out of the Box Baking is the brain-child of Janice Thompson (yours truly), an inspirational author of over 165 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.