Strawberries And Cream Dessert Squares (Cookie Mix) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Crust
1 (17 1/2 ounce) package betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
Filling
1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Topping
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
10 -12 drops red food coloring, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F
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.