Strawberry Cookie Bars

Name: Strawberry Cookie Bars
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1 package (about 16 Oz. Package) Sugar Cookie Mix; 1/2 cups Butter; 1 whole Egg; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1 stick Butter, Softened; 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1 cup Mashed Strawberries; _____; FOR THE TOPPINGS:; 4 cups Sliced Strawberries; 1 cup Shredded Coconut

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST:
1 package (about 16 Oz. Package) Sugar Cookie Mix
1/2 cups Butter
1 whole Egg
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FOR THE FROSTING:
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1 stick Butter, Softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Mashed Strawberries
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FOR THE TOPPINGS:
4 cups Sliced Strawberries
1 cup Shredded Coconut

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom only of a 13x9inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix, butter, and egg until a soft dough forms. Press evenly in the bottom of the pan. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2

Make the frosting: combine all the frosting ingredients EXCEPT the strawberries in a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on medium, until combined and fluffy. Stir in the crushed strawberries.
3

Layer the sliced strawberries on top of the cookie crust; saving a few for garnish.
4

Frost the top of the cookie bar. I didn't use the entire amount of frosting, only about 3/4 of it. If you have extra, just put it in the fridge, and you can spread it on graham crackers and enjoy later!
5

Sprinkle the saved strawberries and the coconut on top of the frosting. Cover and refrigerate to keep the strawberries fresh.