Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

Ingredients

    • 20 Chocolate Cream-Filled Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - Divided
    • 2 Tbs Butter - Softened
    • 1 Package (8 oz) Cream Cheese - Softened
    • 1/2 Cup Peanut Butter
    • 1.5 Cups Confectioners' Sugar - Divided
    • 1 Carton (16 oz) Frozen Whipped Topping - Thawed, Divided
    • 15 Miniature Peanut Butter Cups - Chopped
    • 1 Cup Cold Milk
    • 1 Package (3.9 oz) Instant Chocolate Fudge Pudding Mix


Preparation

    • Directions Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square dish; set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with peanut butter cups.
    • In another large bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and remaining confectioners' sugar on low speed for 2 minutes Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in remaining whipped topping.
    • Spread over peanut butter cups. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over the top.
    • Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.


Yield: 12-16 servings


Lucy Horton (2012)