Crunchy Chocolate Pudding Squares

You are sure to get oohs and aahs from this delicious dessert.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12-15

Ingredients

• 2  cups self-rising flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  finely chopped pecans
• 2⁄3 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine, melted
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) carton  frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 3  cups  cold milk
• 1 (6ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
•  colored sprinkles (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. spread over crust. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Spread with the remaining whipped topping. Chill until set. Garnish with sprinkles if desired. Cut into squares.