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Strawberry Crunch Bars

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Delicious strawberry bars featuring a chewy strawberry cake mix base, creamy whipped cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy topping made with Golden Oreos and strawberry gelatin powder.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 18–20 Golden Oreos, coarsely crushed
  • 3 oz (1 small box/85g) strawberry gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9 inch light metal baking pan with foil or parchment, extending the sides over the edges. Spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix powder (dry, do not prepare according to package directions), 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 egg with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
  3. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan using your hands to form an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. While cooling, prepare the whipped cream cheese frosting by blending softened cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake base.
  6. For the topping, combine coarsely crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry gelatin powder (dry), and 1/4 cup melted butter in a bowl, stirring until combined.
  7. Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the frosting.
  8. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into bars and enjoy.

Notes

Do not prepare the cake mix according to package directions – use only the dry powder mixed with butter and egg for the proper chewy, fudgy texture. Crush the Oreos coarsely and include the filling – do not remove it. The crunch topping can be made ahead and stored in a covered container at room temperature for up to one week.

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