Skip to Content
Français
Menu

Gooey Sugar Cookie Bars

  • Save Recipe
  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 3 hr 10 min
  • Servings 15
  • Save
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Print
Ready to make?
  • Save
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On
Reminiscent of classic gooey butter cakes, these bars are packed with plenty of butter, made easy with sugar cookie mix, and finished with whipped cream and juicy strawberries.
Created May 11, 2018
  • Save
  • Share
  • Keep Screen On

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 pkg (250 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups icing sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons icing 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 icing 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 icing 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.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    If a make-ahead dessert is what you need, make this recipe the day before serving. After cooling, tightly cover with foil, and store in refrigerator until serving.
  • Tip 2
    Need whipped cream but short on time? Purchase whipped cream topping in an aerosol can to have on hand to make serving this dessert extra easy.

Nutrition Information

301.1 Calories, 19.1g Total Fat, 2.2g Protein, 31.8g Total Carbs, 30.2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15 bars
Calories
301.1
Total Fat
19.1g
Saturated Fat
11.5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
79.5mg
Sodium
70mg
Total Carbs
31.8g
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
Sugars
30.2g
Protein
2.2g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved