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How to Make Chocolate Coconut Balls (Simple No-Bake Recipe)
Sweet coconut filling dipped in rich chocolate—these easy coconut balls taste like your favorite candy bar but are simple to make at home.
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 Made with Whipping Cream (Ultra Moist)
This Southern cornbread is made with whipping cream for an ultra-moist, tender texture. A simple twist that makes all the difference.
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!
Traditional English Toffee (Buttercrunch Toffee)
Buttery, crunchy, and coated in chocolate and nuts—this traditional English toffee is a simple, irresistible holiday classic.
Brown Butter Banana Bread
If you love the texture and ease of a traditional banana bread but also love the warm, nutty flavor of brown butter, have I got a treat for you! This simple recipe adds rich spices and luscious browned butter for...
Easy Homemade Turtles Candy
Caramel, pecans, and chocolate combine in these easy no-bake turtles—simple to make, fun for kids, and perfect for gifting.
Easy Twix Cookies from Scratch
Buttery shortbread topped with caramel and chocolate—these easy Twix cookies are a quick, irresistible take on the classic candy bar.
Homemade Pumpkin Bread | Moist and Perfectly Spiced
It's fall here in the south and everyone is adding pumpkin to their favorite cakes, pies, and cookies. My friend stopped by today and taught me how to make her family's favorite pumpkin bread. . .from scratch!
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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.






























