Strawberry Crunch Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Layer
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1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 cup white chocolate chips
→ Creamy Frosting Layer
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping
→ Crunchy Topping
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Fresh strawberries for decoration (optional)
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36 vanilla sandwich cookies
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1/4 cup strawberry syrup
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F, then lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Gather everything you’ll need before getting started.
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Combine melted butter, heavy cream, cake mix, and the egg in a bowl until it's well blended. Gently stir in the white chocolate chips, then press the dough into the bottom of your greased pan.
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Bake for about 18-23 minutes, until the edges look golden and a clean toothpick comes out of the middle. Set aside and let it cool completely before moving on.
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Blend the cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla, then fold in the whipped topping. Smooth this mixture over your cooled base.
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Use a food processor to break the cookies into coarse crumbs. Add the strawberry syrup and pulse again just until the crumbs stick together and pick up some color.
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Spread the cookie crumbs over the frosting layer. Serve right away or chill until needed. Let the bars sit at room temperature for half an hour to enjoy their best flavor and texture.
# Notes:
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Packed with memories, these bars mix creamy frosting, crunchy cookie bits, and the classic strawberry ice cream bar flavor.
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Experiment with fun twists by using different cake mixes, extracts, or toppings like lemon, chocolate, or vanilla.