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Serve Plant-Based Sweets This Holiday Season

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(Family Features) Make this year’s festivities truly memorable by adding a touch of sweetness to holiday celebrations with this delightful combination of fluffy cupcakes, creamy frosting and a heavenly caramel drizzle.

These Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cupcakes are a perfect cold weather confection that’ll have everyone reaching for more. Made using Country Crock Plant Butter and Plant Cream, which are 100% dairy free, you can ensure there’s something delicious for everyone at the table to enjoy.

As easy 1-for-1 swaps in favorite holiday recipes, Plant Butter and Plant Cream can be used in the same amounts as dairy butter and dairy heavy whipping cream. They cook and bake like their dairy counterparts, so your guests won’t even know you’ve made the swap. Whether you or your guests are lactose-intolerant, vegan or simply trying to enjoy more plant-based ingredients, all can savor these rich, creamy flavors at your holiday table.

Find more holiday dessert ideas by visiting CountryCrock.com.

Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Prep time: 25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Salted Caramel:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Country Crock Plant Cream, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil, at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Country Crock Plant Cream

Vegan Caramel Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks with Avocado Oil, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus additional, if necessary
  • 2 teaspoons caramel sauce, at room temperature
  • Country Crock Plant Cream, as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons caramel
  • salt flakes (optional)
  • caramel cubes (optional)
  1. To make caramel: In medium, light-colored saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar constantly until evenly melted.
  2. Remove pan from heat and add Plant Butter, Plant Cream, coconut oil and salt.
  3. Return mixture to medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Turn heat to low, stir and cook until mixture is thick and smooth. If caramel separates, whisk vigorously until it’s back together.
  4. Pour caramel into heat-proof bowl, passing through fine mesh strainer to remove crystallized sugar. Cover and cool completely in fridge.
  5. To make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line cupcake pan with liners; set aside.
    In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  6. In bowl of stand mixer, using whisk attachment, cream together Plant Butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and cooled caramel, whisking on medium speed until combined.
  7. Slowly add flour mixture, Plant Cream, scraping down sides of bowl until combined. Divide batter evenly into liners, filling each 3/4 full.
  8. Bake until tops spring back when touched or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to wire rack and cool 5 minutes then remove from pan. Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
  9. To make frosting: In bowl of stand mixer, mix Plant Butter on medium-high speed about 1 minute.
  10. Add powdered sugar and Plant Cream together about 1 minute then add caramel sauce and mix until fully combined.
  11. Add vanilla then Plant Cream as necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time, while mixing to desired consistency.
  12. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes, drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with salt flakes, if desired. Garnish with caramel cubes, if desired.


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A Comfort Food Favorite for Football Nights

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(Family Features) With football season in full swing, it’s time to break out game day favorites that get the crowd on their feet. This Bison Barbecue Meatloaf may not be a traditional tailgate item, but it’s a perfect way to bring the family together for weeknight games.

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Bison Barbecue Meatloaf

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

  • 1 pound ground bison
  • 1/3 pound hamburger (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning or barbecue seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Glaze:

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  1. Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. In bowl, mix bison; hamburger, if using; seasoning; egg; and barbecue sauce. Place in loaf pan.
  3. To make glaze, mix barbecue sauce and brown sugar. Spread over meatloaf.
  4. Bake 45 minutes.


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Bring the Taste of Takeout Home

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(Family Features) Some nights, especially when schedules are jam packed, the allure of grabbing takeout or swinging through a drive-thru between activities may sound more appealing than spending time in the kitchen. You can skip the to-go boxes, however, with these tasty Asian-inspired dishes that come together almost as fast as delivery while allowing you to get creative at mealtime.

Packed with fresh shrimp and crispy veggies, this Crab and Shrimp Sushi Burrito fuses some favorite takeout dishes together to satisfy cravings in half an hour. Using Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice, which cooks up soft and fluffy, provides a flavorful and aromatic base. This combination of seafood, homemade sauces and flavorful veggies makes for an unforgettable taste experience comparable to your favorite quick-serve restaurant.

Or let your kitchen appliances help create a satisfying, soothing take on a Thai classic. A quick and easy bowl of deliciousness that’s sure to comfort the whole family, this Thai Red Curry Chicken and Rice Soup features chicken, lime juice, Thai red curry and coconut milk mixed with basmati rice.

Ready in just 10 minutes, Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice is quick, easy and mess-free, and it’s guaranteed to always cook right – just place the bag in chicken broth to experience the long-grain rice’s subtle, nutty flavor and unique texture. Plus, Success Rice is free from artificial additives and unprocessed ingredients, so you can feel good about serving it with a variety of dishes.

Find more recipe inspiration to tackle takeout cravings and more at SuccessRice.com.

Crab and Shrimp Sushi Burrito

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

  • 1 bag Success Jasmine Rice
  • 1/2  cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 4 sushi nori sheets
  • 1/2 carrot, ribboned, divided
  • 1/2 cucumber, ribboned, divided
  • 6 crab sticks, shredded, divided
  • 6 large shrimp, cooked, deveined, tails removed and butterflied, divided
  1. Rinse rice bag under cold water to remove starch. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. In small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat rice vinegar, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  3. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
  4. Transfer cooked rice onto large baking sheet. Drizzle half the vinegar mixture over rice, turning until all rice is fully coated. Taste and add more vinegar mixture, if desired. Spread rice into thin layer and cool to room temperature. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  5. Lay down one sushi nori sheet. Spread layer of rice on it. Place half the carrots and cucumbers on rice. Place crab and shrimp on top.
  6. Place another sushi nori sheet just under first one and roll. Repeat with remaining sushi nori sheets, rice, carrots, cucumbers, crab and shrimp. Wrap both burritos in plastic wrap. Let rest 10 minutes.
  7. Slice burritos in half and serve with spicy mayo.

Thai Red Curry Chicken and Rice Soup

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bags Success Basmati Rice
  • 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  1. In pressure cooker on saute setting over high heat, bring broth and rice bags to boil. Boil, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove bags with fork and set aside.
  2. Add coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce and brown sugar to pressure cooker. Turn off saute setting. Add chicken. Cover and lock to seal. Set to pressure cook setting over high heat about 10 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Carefully, manually or naturally, release pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions before removing lid.
  3. Set pressure cooker to saute setting over medium heat. Remove chicken and shred with two forks; add to soup along with lime juice and green onions. Remove rice from bags and stir into soup. Simmer until rice is heated through.


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AMERICA’S #1 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BRAND UNVEILS ITS “BIGGEST” COOKIE INNOVATION EVER: CHIPS AHOY! BIG CHEWY COOKIE

Chips Ahoy! is launching a new product line called Big Chewy Cookies, which are over three times the size of their regular chewy cookies. Designed for on-the-go snacking, these cookies come in three flavors: classic Chewy, Chocolatey Brownie, and Chocolatey Caramel. The cookies will be available nationwide in October for $2.29 per pack.

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Over 3x the size of Chips Ahoy! Regular Chewy – Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy is a New Offering Created for On-the-Go Snacking

EAST HANOVER, N.J. /PRNewswire/ — The cookie experts at Chips Ahoy! are at it again – this time showing up bigger than ever before. Introducing the Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie – an entirely new product line from America’s #1 chocolate chip cookie brand. As the brand that is “Here for Happy,” this innovation from Chips Ahoy! brings cookie lovers an offering that is over three times the size of Chips Ahoy! Regular Chewy in an individually wrapped pack, making it the ideal go-to snack for splitting with a friend. 


These new Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookies will up the ante in snack aisles and convenience stores across the country. Designed with Gen-Z Chips Ahoy! lovers in mind – this oversized treat is perfect for on-the-go snacking during their busy lives or to split with a friend.

Boasting chocolatey chips over four times larger than the iconic Chips Ahoy! Chewy cookie for a bigger, more chocolatey bite, the cookie itself clocks in with a diameter over three times the size, and will be available in three delicious flavors:

  • Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie: Delivering classic Chips Ahoy! Chewy flavor now bigger and with the just the right amount of chocolatey chips to compliment the larger cookie and its soft-baked texture.
  • Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie, Chocolatey Brownie: A decadent brownie-flavored base takes indulgence up a notch and delivers an extra chocolatey bite for even the biggest sweet-tooth.
  • Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie, Chocolatey Caramel: Delicious caramel-flavored chips blend with the iconic sweetness of the Chips Ahoy! chocolatey chips to create a delicious mash-up of caramel and chocolatey flavors to deliver a big, indulgent bite.

“From our original cookies to our newest innovations, Chips Ahoy! fans have long enjoyed our iconic brand and mouthwatering flavors,” said Jen Levin, Senior Brand Manager for Chips Ahoy! US. “For over 60 years, Chips Ahoy! cookies have been the go-to cookie for chocolate chip cookie lovers of all ages. Now, with the launch of Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookies, we’re excited to be their on-the-go cookie choice as well, offering indulgence and happiness in each big, delicious bite. And perhaps the best part of all? Their bigger size means you have enough Chips Ahoy! deliciousness to share with a friend!”

Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookies

Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie will begin rolling out to retailers nationwide starting in October. Each 2.5 oz pack will be available for an SRP $2.29 at convenience stores. For more information on Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie, follow @chipsahoy on Instagram and @theofficialchipsahoy on TikTok to follow the latest Big Chewy Cookie news.

About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2023 net revenues of approximately $36 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar and Tate’s Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

CONTACT: Anna Marie Heaton, annamarie.heaton@mslgroup.com

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