Strawberries and Cream Cookie Bars

The calendar says spring has arrived, and I've been collecting strawberry recipes all winter, just waiting for spring to change those tasteless white-bellied berries to plump, red and juicy.  Unfortunately, that hasn't quite happened yet, what with the freaky winter weather we've had this year, but I just couldn't wait any longer!  Fortunately, this recipe can camouflage even the most sour winter berries with its sweet strawberry glaze, and the sugar cookie crust just takes it over the top.  Best of all, like all my favorite recipes, this is quick and easy and everybody loves it.

Strawberries and Cream Cookie Bars
Bake time: 10 min  Total time: 20 min
Serves 20

1 (16.5 oz) roll sugar cookie dough
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
1/2 lb powdered sugar
1 (12.75 oz) tub strawberry glaze
1/2 pint strawberries, sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray and spread cookie dough evenly on bottom of pan.  Bake for 10 minutes or till slightly browned. Let cool completely. Whip softened cream cheese till smooth; blend in powdered sugar. Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled cookie dough.  Combine strawberries with glaze and pour evenly on top.  Keep refrigerated.

266 calories per serving.  Click here for more nutritional info and shopping list!