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Sugar Cookie Bars

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  Gooey Sugar Cookie Bars Preparation-35mins Total-3hrs & 10mins Servings-15 Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup butter, melted 3 cups coarsely chopped strawberries (about 1 lb) 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Steps 1) Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. 2) In large bowl, stir cookie mix and 1/2 cup softened butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Spread mixture evenly in pan; press lightly. 3) In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, eggs and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until blended; scrape bottom and side of bowl. Beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in 1/3 cup melted butter until blended. Pour over cookie mixture; spread evenly. 4) Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely,...

Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup

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  Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup Preparation-25mins Total-6 0 mins Servings-4 Ingredients 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (8 oz) white mushrooms, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups) 4 green onions, sliced, white parts and green parts separated 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons seeded, finely chopped jalapeño chili 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso reduced sodium chicken broth 1 package (10 oz) frozen riced cauliflower 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Lime wedges, if desired Sliced jalapeño chilies, if desired Steps 1) In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Toss chicken with sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the bl...

Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza

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Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza Preparation-25mins Total-2hrs & 10mins Servings-4 Ingredients 1/2 lb bulk mild Italian sausage 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) Steps 1) Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch non-stick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. 2) Unroll pizza dough; fold in half crosswise. Place pizza dough in slow cooker; press in bottom and 1 inch up sides. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with half each of the cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Repeat with remaining sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. 3) Place folded, clean dish towel under cover of cooker. This will prevent condensation from dripping down onto pizza. Cover; cook on High heat setting 45 minutes. Carefully r...

Rainbow Petal Cake

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  Rainbow Petal Cake Preparatin-45mins Total-1hr & 45mins Servings-16 Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker Super Moist strawberry cake mix 2 cups water 1 cup vegetable oil 6 eggs Pink paste food colour Buttercream Frosting 1 1/2 cups shortening 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 3 boxes (1 lb each) powdered sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk Pink, purple, orange, green, blue and yellow paste food colours Steps 1) Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. 2) In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter into pans. 3) Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in centre. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely. 4) In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light yellow. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat in vanilla. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating...

Rainbow Layer Cake

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  Rainbow Layer Cake Preparation-30mins Total-2hrs Servings-10 Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker Super Moist vanilla cake mix 2 cups water 1 cup vegetable oil 6 eggs 2 packages (2.7 oz each) Betty Crocker classic gel food  colours 1 cup shortening 1 cup butter, softened 1 bag (2 lb) powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 to 4 tablespoons milk Steps 1) Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. 2) In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among 6 small bowls, about 1 1/3 cups each. 3) Using food colours , tint batter in 1 bowl blue, 1 bowl red, 1 bowl green, 1 bowl yellow, 1 bowl orange (using red and yellow) and 1 bowl purple (using blue and red). 4) Refrigerate 3 colours  of batter until ready to bake. Pour remaining 3 colors of batter into cake pans. 5) Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake springs back when touc...