Strawberry & Cream Dream Bars

Strawberry & Cream Dream Bars

Crust
1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
1 stick butter
1 egg

Filling
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1 pkg cream cheese (8 ounces)

Topping
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
red food coloring if desired

Heat oven to 350. Spray botton of 13x9 pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl mix togethor cookie mix mix, butter, egg,  until soft dough forms. Press evenly into bottom of pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely. At least 30 minutes.

In small microwaveable bowl, microwave baking chips until melted and stir smooth. In mixer beat softened cream cheese until smooth and mix in chips. Spread over crust. Refreigerate while making next step.

In small bowl crush 1 cup of strawberries. In 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 ( I don't normally do this). Cool 10 minutes.

Gently stir in remaining 3 cups berries. Spoon topping over filling and spread. Refrigerate 1 hour until set; serve within 4 hours. Store covered in refreigerator.

** the first bite we go.. umm okay.. then we just keep eating.. they are so fresh and yummy.... seriously.