Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Bars

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 36 servings eggs for on cookie mix package
• 12 oz semi chocolate chips (2 cups)
• 1 pouch sugar cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)
• 1.5 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• wire rack
• hand mixer
• microwave

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Mix cookie dough as directed on package, using butter and egg.
3. Spread in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool in pan on cooling rack.
5. 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.
6. Add melted chocolate; stir until blended.
7. 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.
8. Spread over cooled cookie base. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until set.
9. 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.
10. Cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.