Strawberry Cookie Bars

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom only of a 13x9inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix, butter, and egg until a soft dough forms. Press evenly in the bottom of the pan. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Make the frosting: combine all the frosting ingredients EXCEPT the strawberries in a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on medium, until combined and fluffy. Stir in the crushed strawberries.

Layer the sliced strawberries on top of the cookie crust; saving a few for garnish.

Frost the top of the cookie bar. I didn’t use the entire amount of frosting, only about 3/4 of it. If you have extra, just put it in the fridge, and you can spread it on graham crackers and enjoy later!

Sprinkle the saved strawberries and the coconut on top of the frosting. Cover and refrigerate to keep the strawberries fresh.