gooey sugar cookie bars

1

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ 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

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.