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Strawberry Dessert Squares - Recipe

Using a little help from the store with the pre-made sugar cookie dough, this dessert can be made in a hurry. The creamy filling with the tart berries will be a sure hit for anyone that tastes them.
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Strawberry Dessert Squares Recipe
Directions
  • Heat oven to 350° F.
  • Spray the bottom of the pan with a non stick cooking spray.
  • Mix the sugar cookie mix with the butter and egg until combined.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until just turning brown and then cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Melt the baking chips in a microwave until the chips are melted and smooth.
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth with a hand mixer and then add in the melted chips and mix until combined.
  • Spread the cream cheese and chips over the crust and refrigerate.
  • In a small bowl, smash approximately 1-1 1/2 cups of the strawberries with 1/3 cup water, cornstarch and sugar.
  • Place this in a small saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Allow this to cool for 10-15 minutes and then stir in the remaining strawberries.
  • Spoon over the filling and refrigerate until ready to serve.
 
 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Container: 13x9 baking pan
Servings: 20
Ingredients
-1 package sugar cookie mix
-1/2 cup butter - at room temperature
-1 egg
-1 cup white baking chips
-8 ounces cream cheese - softened
-4 cups strawberries - fresh and sliced
-1/2 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons cornstarch
-1/3 cup water