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Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies (Doctored Cake Mix)
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!
Dolly Parton Coconut Cookies with Lemon Glaze
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.
Puff Pastry Cherry Pie
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!
Simple Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
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!
Orange Pinwheels (with puff pastry)
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!
Easy Cinnamon Apple Bundt Cake
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!
Chocolate Cream Horns
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!
King Ranch Chicken Rolls
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!
Sweet Potato Pocket Pies
Flaky puff pastry filled with spiced sweet potato goodness—these pocket pies are a fun, easy twist on a holiday classic.
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Crackers (in a mold)
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...
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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.




































