Cocoa Lush

Ingredients

Step 1

• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup crushed nuts

Step 2

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup cool whip

Step 3

• 1 large box instant chocolate pudding, mixed with 3 cups whole milk

Step 4

• Cool whip (amount not specified)
• Finely chopped nuts (amount not specified)

Steps

1. For Step 1: Mix butter, flour, and nuts and press into a 9 X 13-inch bake pan. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes until light brown, then cool completely.
2. For Step 2: Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cool whip. Spread over the cooled first layer and refrigerate.
3. For Step 3: Spread the chocolate pudding mix over the second layer and refrigerate until set.
4. For Step 4: Spread a thin layer of cool whip on top and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Joanne Pride