Layered Brownie Dessert

Submitted by SweetSueAl

"From TOH. Cook time includes chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup baking cocoa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

• FILLLING

• 11 ounces cream cheese, softened (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping

• TOPPING

• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• whipped topping
• chopped walnuts

directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in nuts.
2. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies.
4. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.
5. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.