• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

To make the base

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix until fully combined (the batter will be thick).
• Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

For the frosting / creamy center

• In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Beat until fully combined and smooth. If needed, add another tablespoon of heavy cream to reach the desired consistency.
• Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled strawberry base.

To make the crunch topping

• Place the Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until broken into crumbs or crush the cookies in a zip loc bag.
• Add the strawberry gelatin powder and combine.
• Pour in the melted butter and pulse or mix until the mixture comes together.
• Sprinkle the cookie crumble evenly over the cream cheese layer.
• Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes to help the layers set before slicing and serving.