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Easy Cake Mix Cherry Pies
If you want the flavor of a cherry pie but the ease of a quick doctored cake mix, then this is the recipe for you!
Easy Pecan Butter Cookies
If you love pecan sandies but want the ease of a peanut butter cookie, this is the recipe for you! This tasty pecan cookie starts with a jar of honey pecan butter, which you can find at speciality shops. You...
Best Bisquick Cobbler Recipe (using DIY Bisquick)
If you're looking for the easiest, tastiest cobbler recipe out there, look no further! You've found it, folks. This is truly going to knock your socks off and it all starts with two simple cups of Bisquick.
How to Make Scones from Cake Mix (Easy Doctored Recipe)
Learn how to make tender, bakery-style scones from cake mix with this easy doctored recipe. A quick, foolproof method that turns boxed cake mix into delicious homemade scones.
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
If you love the combination of cinnamon and brown sugar and you're in a hurry, these muffins will be perfect for you. They come together (start to finish) in under 20 minutes. And best of all, they start with a...
How to Bake with Brown Butter (7 Easy Recipes)
In this post I'm going to give you all of my favorite brown butter recipes--everything from frostings to cookies to cake. All you have to do is click on the pictures of the linked recipes to find everything you need...
Easy Patriotic Treats (cookies, cakes, and more)
If you're looking for patriotic sweet treats to serve at your family picnic or event, you've come to the right spot! I'm going to give you ideas for cookies, cakes, cupcakes, Oreos, and much more!
Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies (doctored white cake mix)
If you love the flavor and texture of a great peanut butter cookie but don't have the time or the ingredients, you're going to love this simple recipe! These peanut butter cookies are light, fluffy, loaded with flavor, and best...
Strawberry Pie Filling Cake (doctored white cake mix)
If you're looking for a rich strawberry cake that starts with a simple white cake mix you've come to the right place. This one is different from the rest because it starts with something you've probably never used in a...
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
This no bake cherry cheesecake pie features a creamy filling, tart cherries, and a buttery crust—easy, delicious, and perfect for holidays.
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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 170 books and self-proclaimed cake and cookie expert.




































