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Gooey Sugar Cookie Bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) 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

Topping

  • 3 cups coarsely chopped strawberries (about 1 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350Β°F. Spray bottom of 13×9-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.