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Cranberry Creamsicle Pudding (Orange Cranberry Pudding)
Every now and again you come up with a recipe that surprises and delights you—not just because it’s original, but because it’s so simple, too! This Cranberry Creamsicle Pudding was definitely pure delight!
Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts
The holidays are upon us and you’re in the mood for something sweet for your family gathering. We’ve got a host of amazing desserts here at Out of the Box Baking, perfect for your Thanksgiving Day table!
Easy Caramel Pecan Pralines
If you love those chewy, rich pralines, the kind that leave your teeth feeling a bit sticky, you’re going to flip over this great recipe. You cook these pralines up in a heavy saucepan. There’s no baking involved!
Holiday Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)
If you're in the holiday spirit and want to bake a cake that reflects that, I've got a fun one for you! Best of all, this traditional Yule log cake starts with a simple cake mix.
Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding
If you love a luscious bread pudding but you’re also crazy about the mergence of orange and cranberry, have I got a treat for you! This delicious bread pudding is a breeze to make and so tasty you’ll make it...
Easy Chocolate Coconut Balls
If you're a fan of those yummy Mounds bars, you're going to flip over this simple recipe. These easy Chocolate Coconut Balls as just as good and simple to make!
It's the People, Not the Project
A new devotion from Out of the Box Baking
Homemade Pop Tarts (Pocket Pastries)
These Homemade Pop-Tarts are easy and fun, the perfect project to work on with the kids in your life. There's so versatile, too!
Southern Cornbread with Whipping Cream
In this post I'm going to show you how to doctor an instant cornbread mix to make it moist and flavorful using a simple ingredient. . .heavy whipping cream.
No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
If you’re in the mood for a quick, easy cookie—one loaded with oats, chocolate, and peanut butter—have I got the perfect no-bake recipe for you!

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.