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Easy Red Velvet Truffles
If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, have I’ve got a recipe for you! These delicious Red Velvet Truffles are easy to make and oh, so tasty! Are Truffles the same...
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
If you’re looking for a breakfast casserole that hearty and rich, but a little different from the plain Jane version, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I make my super-special Crescent...
Valentine Cookie Bars from Scratch
They’re colorful, crunchy, and loaded with chocolatey flavor. Best of all, these delicious Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars are super easy to make. Talk about the perfect treat for your loved ones! What is a Cookie Bar? I confess, back when...
Easy Chocolate Pie from Scratch
Creamy, rich, and made from scratch, this easy chocolate pie is a nostalgic family favorite perfect for your holiday table.
Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie
If you love the tart creamy goodness of a key lime pie but the simplicity of an icebox pie, have I got a treat for you! This easy no-bake key lime pie is simple but delicious! Simple Key Lime Pie...
How to Decorate Valentine Heart Cookies
If you love a tasty sugar cookie with an absolutely lovely Valentine's Day design, you've come to the right place! These delicious sugar cookies are tasty on their own, but with this beautiful design they're going to wow that special...
Savory Oyster Crackers with Ranch
They're crisp, they're light, they're packed full of flavor! These Savory Oyster Crackers are the perfect snack when you're expecting a crew. Best of all, they're super-duper easy to make!
Instant Oatmeal Muffins
In this post I'm going to show you how to take leftover packets of instant oatmeal--in any flavor you happen to have on hand--and turn them into luscious muffins.
Oven-Baked Chex Mix (Delicious Homemade Party Mix)
In this post I'm going to share a delicious and easy recipe for a savory snack--Oven-Baked Chex Mix. No doubt you grew up eating this easy and affordable treat. Now you can make it from scratch!
Traditional Banana Nut Muffins from Scratch
If you love the rich taste of banana and the crunch of walnuts or pecans, this is the recipe for you! This simple from-scratch banana nut muffin recipe is incredibly easy. It's also delicious and economical!

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.