LAYERED CHOCOLATE PUDDING DESSERT

this is definitely a family favorite. i can remember as a child asking my mother to make this for my birthday.

{first layer-}

1 stick of butter (melter)

1 cup of flour

1/2 cup of crushed pecans ( i actually use crushed pretzels because of nut allergies in our family. it makes it sooooo yummy!)

Mix nuts or pretzels and flour in melted butter. spread on bottom of pan and bake at 350* until browned, about 15 minutes.

{second layer}

1- 8 oz pack of cream cheese (softened)

1 cup of powdered sugar

1 cup of cool whip

i usually double this so i will have a lot of this layer...

{third layer}

One large package of chocolate pudding

follow the pie filling direction

the last layer is a thin layer of cool whip. sprinkle nuts on top (the pretzels tend to get soggy quickly, so i don't recommend sprinkling these) and ENJOY!