Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) sugar cookie mix
• Butter and egg called for on cookie mix package
• 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream

Details

Servings 36
Cooking time 135mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Mix cookie dough as directed on package, using butter and egg. Spread in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool in pan on cooling rack.

2 Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave 1 cup of the chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate; stir until blended.

3 In small bowl, beat 1 cup of the whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into chocolate-cream cheese mixture until well blended. Spread over cooled cookie base. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until set.

4 In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1 cup chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup whipping cream until blended. Spoon warm chocolate mixture over mousse layer; spread evenly. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

1 Serving Calories180 , Total Fat12g (Saturated Fat7g, ), Sodium85mg Total Carbohydrate17g (Dietary Fiber0g ), Protein1g