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Top Pastry and Cookie Mixes for Quick and Easy Desserts

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This list is all about my favorite box confections that taste great and saves time when you need to make a quick dessert without sacrificing flavor. If you love cake, pies, and pastries this list is for you.
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Cookies and Bars

Easy cookie and bar mixes. I love keeping these in my pantry when I don't feel like making cookies from scratch. 

 
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I have used this cookie mix so many times to make faux ginger snaps and christmas ginger bread cookies. With so many activities during the holidays, it's nice to have something to make baking easier.
Gingerbread Cake & Cookie Mix
 
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If you want something quick, easy, and festive all in one box, this cookie mix is for you. They are super butter and not overly sweet. I always keep this mix on hand.
Confetti Sugar Cookie Mix
 
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Lemon Bars are a particular favorite of mine and when I found this mix, I was autmatically hooked. I wanted something that tastes as close to homemade as possible, and this is it. I hate lemon bars that tastes of fake lemons and that mix does not. Th...
Lemon Bar Mix
 
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Shortbread are the classic basic cookies. I love how buttery these cookies are. They are also not too sweet. This mix is super versatile also.
Shortbread Cookie Mix
 
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I am not allergic to gluten, but I do think it is important to know a good option for cookies that includes everyone.
Gluten-Free Cookie Mix
 
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I enjoy decorating cookies but it is no easy task. So having a mix that I can throw together and bake up nicely in the shapes I need is perfect in my opinion. Save time baking so you can focus on more of the decoration.
Sugar Cookie Mix
 
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Royal icing can be a pain to make and work with. However this mix makes the job a lot easier. It can be left thick or thinned down to the perfect flood consistency. Make your cookie decorating or gingerbread house decoration much easier.
White Icing Mix
 
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Don't leave to friends who may be allergic to gluten out. This gluten free chocolate cookie mix is delicious. The cookies are super fudgy and are perfect for parties.
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

Scones

Discover the best scone mixes for breakfast, brunch, and cozy baking moments. From fruity berry scones and classic buttery flavors to bakery-style treats, this collection is filled with easy, delicious mixes that are perfect for beginners and home ba... 

 
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I love how customizable these scones are. You can add fruits, chocolate, or even leave them plain and they're delicious.
Vanilla Cream Scone Mix
 
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These are fall fav of mine. One thing to know is that you do not have to make something from scratch for it to be something amazing. If you want something to give you the fall vibes, these apple cinnamon scones are perfect.
Apple Cinnamon Scone Mix
 
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I am big fan of tart and sweet so I had to try these scones. Plus people will thinking they are from scratch which makes them perfect for breakfast and brunch.
Cran-Raspberry White Chocolate Scone Mix
 
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Since it is spring, berries are in. I served these at last years spring tea and people thought they were made from scratch. Don't think you have to do a complicated recipe in order to have something enjoyable.
Very Berry Scone Mix

Muffins and Quick Breads

Discover the best quick breads and muffin mixes for busy mornings, cozy brunches, and easy homemade baking. From moist banana bread and blueberry muffins to seasonal favorites and bakery-style treats, this collection is packed with simple, delicious ...

 
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I love making quick breads but don't always have the time. This mix tastes amazing and comes together super quickly. Banana bread is always a quick snack to offer visitors.
Banana Bread Mix
 
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These muffins are whole grain and perfect for breakfast. They are a great source of fiber and tastes amazing. I love them spread with butter.
Apple-Cinnamon Whole Grain Muffin and Quick Bread Mix

Cake

Sometimes it is important to have a way to make quick and easy dessert. These cake mixes taste amazing and can be translated to many desserts like cupcakes, trifles, petit fours, and more. 

 
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I love this confetti Cake mix. It is super flavorful and perfect for when you want to make an easy festive cake for birthdays, parties, or simply something to ease your sweet tooth.
Confetti Cake & Cupcake Mix
 
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This chocolate mix is super flavorful and chocolatey. I have used this mix many times for cupcakes and birthday cakes.
Deliciously Simple Chocolate Cake Mix
 
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I love coffee cakes but I dont always have time to make them. This coffee cake mix is super tasty great when need a good coffee cake in short amount of time. I took this to an office potluck and everyone loved it.
Coffee Cake Mix
 
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This mix is super fudgy and decadent. I love how easy it makes a cake that feel homemade. It is perfect with a glass of milk.
Chocolate Indulgence Cake Mix
 
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This cake has such a delicious unique flavor. It is something you have to try to understand. I'm a cake purest so I dont like a lot of frosting. This cake's flavor is so tasty.
Lemon Buttermilk Cake Mix
 
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This is such a buttery yet basic cake. It is perfect for the classic chocolate yellow cake but great also as an additive cake for petit fours, trifles, or victoria sandwichs.
Golden Yellow Cake Mix
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I have order this pineapple upside for party guests and who needed gluten free. They loved. I am not gluten free but i found it absolutely delicious as well.
Andy Anand Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, 9-Inch, 2.4 lb – Caramelized Pineapple, All-Natural, No Preservatives, Birthday Gift Box

Pies

 
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Cooking gluten free can be a challenge so an easy way to help make gluten free dessert more easily is pie crust mixes like this one.
Gluten-Free Pie Crust Mix