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Easy Chex Scotcheroos
It you're looking for a bar that's rich in flavor and easy to whip up, this is it! Best of all, this is a no-bake recipe, perfect for the holidays and every day in-between.
Easy Peanut Brittle
If you love the crisp sweet flavor of brittle with the yummy crunch of peanuts, this is the recipe for you. This brittle is a family recipe, passed down over multiple generations. It's easy, and definitely one you'll pass on...
A Cracked Crust
A new devotion from Out of the Box Baking.com
Christmas Spice Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you love the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice but you also love the nutty, fruity texture of a fruitcake, you're going to love this recipe. It's the perfect blend of two favorites. And best of all, it...
Easy Coconut Cream Pie
In this post I'm going to show you how to make my very favorite pie of all time: Coconut Cream Pie. It's lush, rich, sweet, and loaded with coconutty goodness! Perfect for special occasions or any day of the week!...
Sour Milk
A new devotion from Out of the Box Baking.com
12 Easy Holiday Treats to Make with Kids
Sweet treats during the holidays? Yes, please! And, making them with the kids? Why, that’s just the icing on the cake! And talk about great holiday memories!
Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies
It’s beginning to look a lot like. . .snowmen! If you’re a fan of Nutter Butter cookies and you’re in the Christmas spirit, I’ve got a great tutorial for you. In this post you’re going to learn how to make...
Traditional Coconut Cake (with Cream of Coconut Frosting)
Coconut cake is a popular offering in the south, but there’s no reason why we need to limit it geographically! This luscious cake is perfect for families across the globe and great for Christmas, Easter, and every day in-between!
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cake Mix Cookies)
If you love brownie bites you’re going to adore this chocolate on chocolate cookie. Best of all, it starts with a simple cake mix.
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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.




































