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Easy Carrot Bread
If you’re a fan of quick breads (things like pumpkin bread, banana bread, zucchini bread, and so on) you’re going to flip over this delicious carrot bread. It’s got all of the flavors you’ve come to love in a great...
Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread
If you’re looking for a rich, tangly banana bread, one that bakes up perfectly every time, you’re going to flip over this recipe. This Southern Living Cream Cheese Banana Bread is delicious and simple to make. It contains a secret...
Puff Pastry Turtles
If you love that combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans but you’re also a fan of a light, fluffy puff pastry, you’re going to flip over these delicious treats! This has to be the simplest way to make turtles yet!
Sloppy Joe Roll Ups
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious appetizer, one you can take to your next event, one with flavors reminiscent of your childhood, this is the post for you! These yummy Sloppy Joe Roll Ups are going to make...
Coconut Pecan Muffins from Scratch
If you’re a fan of homemade muffins but you’re also love that delicious coconut pecan frosting that comes in a canister, this is the perfect recipe for you. This is a from-scratch muffin recipe that added frosting directly to the...
Easy Cocoa Crunch Cookies
If you love that delicious flavor and texture of a Nestle’s Crunch bar, you’re sure to enjoy these easy Cocoa Crunch Cookies. They’re delicious and simple. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix!
French Butter Cookies
If you want a delicious butter cookie, perfect for dunking in your hot tea or coffee, this is the recipe for you! These delicious French Butter Cookies are simple to make and come together in minutes!
Simple Three-Ingredient Scones
Whip up these easy Three Ingredient Scones made with pie filling! With just self-rising flour, heavy cream, and your favorite canned fruit filling, you can have tender, flavorful scones ready in minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Triple Berry Banana Coffee Cake (with Streusel Topping)
This Triple Berry Banana Coffee Cake is moist, buttery, and bursting with juicy berries! It starts with my signature banana bread base, bakes up beautifully in a tube pan, and gets finished with a sweet brown sugar streusel. Perfect for...
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.
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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.




































