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Fruit-Topped Dessert Squares

I love to try new dessert recipes...and so does my family! We really enjoy these chocolate chip cookie bars dressed up with strawberries and a fluffy white- chocolate mixture.

36 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
TOPPING:
2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, well drained
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the
flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir
in chocolate chips.

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Fruit-Topped Dessert Squares (continued)

Directions (continued)

Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at
350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire
rack.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and milk.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until chocolate
is melted. Stir until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream
cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in
white chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.
Arrange strawberries and oranges over the top. In a microwave-safe
bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle
over fruit. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled. Cut into
bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 208 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.