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Crunchy Chocolate Pudding Squares

This is the best dessert ever! The secret is the rich crunchy crust made with chopped pecans. It's so simple to make, but tastes wonderful.—Kimberly Lund, Park City, Kansas
Crunchy Chocolate Pudding Squares
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Makes
    12-15 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (5.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • Colored sprinkles, optional

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar. Stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a 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.
Editor's Note
As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.

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  • puzzlemad
    Mar 14, 2018

    Yummy! Almost as good as French silk pie-almost??

  • deb9962
    Sep 13, 2016

    This was a delicious quick desert for our family gathering. Lots of raves and requests for the recipe

  • KY_Cook
    Nov 29, 2011

    Oh how comforting and delicious! The PERFECT summer dessert, but not only for summer! Delicious for any occasion, any time of year.

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