Strawberry Crunch Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Layer
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1 (15.25 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
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1 large egg
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½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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1 cup white chocolate chips
→ Frosting Layer
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1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, room temperature
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⅓ cup powdered sugar
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⅓ cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping
→ Topping
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36 vanilla sandwich cookies
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¼ cup strawberry syrup
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Fresh strawberries, optional garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with baking spray.
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In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, egg, melted butter, and heavy cream until smooth and combined.
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Fold in the white chocolate chips and spread the mixture into an even layer in the prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
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Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined. Lightly fold in the whipped topping.
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Spread the frosting mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
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Place the vanilla sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until roughly crumbled. Add strawberry syrup and pulse until evenly coated.
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Sprinkle the cookie mixture over the frosted brownies. Cut into squares and serve, or chill until ready to serve.