My Dessert

Photo: flickr user Milo Riano

Ingredients

1 cup flour

cup butter

cup nuts chopped

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup Cool Whip

2 pkts instant chocolate pudding

3 cups milk

Cool Whip

Preparation

Crust: Mix and pat in 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes. Second Layer: Mix and spread on cooled crust. Third Layer: Mix and let stand a few minutes, then spread over cream cheese layer. Spread whipped cream topping over all and garnish each square with a dab of topping and a maraschino cherry.

NOTES : Aunt Audrey gave me this recipe before I was even married. It was a huge success and became associated with me. I even made this for my own bridal shower at Aunt Audrey's house. The flavors of pudding can be changed, and it is timeless.