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Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars

Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars That Steal the Show

These Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars steal the show with layers of moist strawberry brownie topped with creamy frosting and a delightful crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 large Egg no substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter or unsalted, adjust salt
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with whole milk or half and half
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar no substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract best not to substitute
  • 2 cups Whipped Topping thawed non-dairy topping works well
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Vanilla Sandwich Cookies crushed
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Syrup homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in white chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Bake for 18-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool the baking dish on a wire rack until the brownies reach room temperature.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
  7. Fold in the whipped topping to create the frosting.
  8. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.
  9. Pulse the vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and mix with strawberry syrup.
  10. Sprinkle the cookie mixture over the frosted brownies and cut into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth frosting. Keep an eye on baking time for perfect texture. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.

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