Sugar Cookie Bars

 

Gooey Sugar Cookie Bars

Preparation-35mins

Total-3hrs & 10mins

Servings-15

Ingredients

• 1pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
• 1/2cup butter, softened
• 1package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 3 1/2cups powdered sugar
• 2eggs
• 1teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3cup butter, melted
• 3 cups coarsely chopped strawberries (about 1 lb)

• 2tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1cup 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, about 2 hours.
• 5)
  Just before serving, in medium bowl, mix strawberries, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and the lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. To serve, cut bars into 5 rows by 3 rows. Top each with strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bars.