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Churro Nutella Christmas Tree
If you love the rich flavor of Nutella and the crisp flakiness of puff pastry, have I got a treat for you! This amazing Christmas tree is simple to make, loads of fun with the kids, and is perfect for...
Janice's Bio
Meet Author and Baker Janice Thompson
Pecan Toffee Cookies with Salted Caramel
If you’re looking for an amazing brown sugar cookie loaded with crunch and depth of flavor, this is the recipe for you! These delicious pecan toffee cookies are packed full of brown sugar, toffee bits, and pecans and they’re drizzled...
Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding
If you love a sweet creamy dessert that’s pudding-like in consistency you’re going to enjoy this old-fashioned rice pudding!
Apple Pie Monkey Bread Casserole
If you love the ease of a simple monkey bread but want to add sautéed apples, this is the recipe for you! This one bakes up in a casserole dish. It’s easy to serve and oh, so tasty! Perfect for...
101 Quotes about Fall Baking
In this post you can enjoy 101 amazing quotes that will put you in the mood to bake this fall. So, grab your cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice and let's get busy baking!
The Ultimate Cinnamon Palmiers (Elephant Ears)
If you love a crisp pie-crust cinnamon roll, then you’re going to flip over these simple palmiers, (also known as Elephant Ears)! They start with a roll of pre-made puff pastry but they don’t end there!
Fun Quiz for Bakers
Enjoy another fun baking quiz to test your skills in the kitchen!
The Ultimate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
If you love a rich, luscious cheesecake bar, and you’re also a fan of pecan pie, have I got a treat for you! These delicious Pecan Pie Cheesecake bars are simple to make and offer you both worlds at once!...
Trending Cake Decorating Techniques for 2024
Cake decorating is a creative and artistic skill that allows you to turn a plain cake into a work of edible art. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of techniques you can use to decorate your cakes these days. In...

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.