Sweet Maple Parfaits

This is a sweet and delicious parfait that takes minutes to make. Adapted from Kraftfoods.com.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup pecans
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup, divided
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package  jello instant vanilla pudding
• 1⁄3 cup maple syrup
• 1 3⁄4 cups  whipped topping, thawed
• 24  shortbread cookies, lightly crushed

Directions

1. Combine pecans, 2 tablespoons of the syrup and the butter in small microwaveable bowl.
2. Microwave on high 2 minute or until thickened, stirring every 30 sec.
3. Spread onto large piece of waxed paper or foil; cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, pour milk into medium bowl.
5. Add dry pudding mix.
6. Beat with wire whisk 2 minute or until mixture is well blended and starts to thicken.
7. Add 1/3 cup syrup; mix well. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
8. Spoon 1 tablespoons of the cookie crumbs into each of six dessert dishes; top each with layers of 3 tablespoons of the pudding mixture, 1 tablespoons of the remaining whipped topping and 2 tablespoons of the remaining cookie crumbs.
9. Repeat layers of pudding and whipped topping.
10. Sprinkle evenly with pecans.
11. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons syrup evenly over parfaits just before serving.