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Layered Brownie Dessert

A tasty brownie is the base for cream cheese and chocolate pudding layers in this make-ahead dessert.

12-15 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups 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 chopped walnuts
FILLLING:
2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups whipped topping
TOPPING:
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Whipped topping and chopped walnuts

Directions

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.
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

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Layered Brownie Dessert (continued)

Directions (continued)

out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until
smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies.
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.
Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts. Yield: 12-15
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without whipped topping and nuts) equals 548 calories, 28 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 411 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.