STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM DESSERT SQUARES (COOKIE MIX)

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Looking for that new dessert to wow a crowd? It's the one that you'll make over and over, and everyone asks for the recipe? Try this one, made easier with a cookie mix.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 bars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 -12 drops red food coloring, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom only of 15x10x1 or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Press evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir in melted chips until blended.
  • Spread mixture over crust.
  • Refrigerate while making topping.
  • In small bowl, crush 1 cup of the strawberries.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch.
  • Stir in crushed strawberries and 1/3 cup water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Stir in food color.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir in remaining 3 cups strawberries.
  • Spoon topping over filling.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until set; serve within 4 hours.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.7

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