Strawberry Crunch Brownies Bar (Printable Version)
Luscious strawberry brownies bar topped with creamy frosting and crunchy cookie strawberry syrup mix.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Layer
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15.2 oz strawberry cake mix
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup salted butter, melted
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3 tbsp heavy cream
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6 oz white chocolate chips
→ Frosting Layer
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8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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3 tbsp powdered sugar
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whipped topping
→ Topping
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36 vanilla sandwich cookies
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1/4 cup strawberry syrup
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Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 13×9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and homogeneous.
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Gently fold white chocolate chips into the batter without overmixing.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared dish and bake for 18–23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the baked base to cool completely to room temperature before proceeding.
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In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract just until combined.
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Lightly fold whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture and spread the frosting evenly over the cooled base.
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Pulse vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor until coarsely crumbled. Add strawberry syrup and pulse briefly until evenly coated with pink tint.
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Sprinkle the cookie crunch mixture generously over the frosted base. Cut into squares and optionally garnish with fresh strawberries.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Additional Notes:
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Ensure the base layer is completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting.