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Baking with Friends and Family (Bonding Through Baking)
Whether it’s a daughter, mother, sister, or friend, baking is always more fun with someone else in the kitchen, particularly when it's someone you love.
Holiday Favorites
Christmas, Valentine's Day, 4th of July, and everything in-between! We've got you covered at Out of the Box Baking!
Themed Party Ideas
Whether you're posting a birthday party, a bridal shower, a baby shower, or a wedding. . .themed parties are all the rage. Check out some of our favorites!
Baking with Kids (Bonding Through Baking)
If you were blessed to grow up with a family member or loved one who baked, perhaps you know the joy of bonding through baking. Great memories are formed in the kitchen, especially when you involve the kids.
Birthday Cakes and Cookies
You've come to the right place if you're looking for birthday cake and cookie ideas! May these photos serve as a springboard for your creativity to flow.
Wedding and Anniversary Cakes and Cookies
Enjoy these Wedding and Anniversary Cakes and Cookie Photos
Baby Shower Cakes and Cookies
You've come to the right place if you're looking for baby shower ideas! May these photos serve as a springboard for your creativity to flow.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies
Chocolate and peanut butter just go together. This yummy duo provides the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Kids' Cake and Cookie Gallery
If you’re looking to host a themed party for your child, we’ve got you covered. I’ve got a host of ideas that incorporate both cookies and cakes.
Easy Cream Puffs Recipe
They're light, fluffy, and loaded with sweet whipping cream. Cream Puffs are truly luscious! And (surprise!) they're also easy to make! They start with a simple pastry called "choux."

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.