Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares (Cookie Mix)
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.
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionCrust
- 1(17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
- 1
Filling
- 1cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
- 1
Topping
- 4cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1⁄2cup sugar
- 2tablespoons cornstarch
- 1⁄3cup water
- 10 -12drops red food coloring, if desired
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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