#4 layer

This is a favorite recipe of the Crossen clan. Passed down from Great Grandma Marvell Crossen, through Grandma Marilyn Crossen.

1st Layer:

1/2 c butter (one stick), melted

1/2 c pecan, chopped

1 c flour

Mix and pat into a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool until cold.

2nd Layer:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 c powdered sugar

1 c whipped cream topping

Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add whipped cream. Spread on cooled flour mixture. Chill.

3rd Layer:

2 pkgs. instant chocolate pudding

3 c milk

Beat 3 minutes with mixer. Spread over cream cheese layer. Cool.

4th Layer:

whipped cream topping

Spread 1-2 c whipped cream on top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts of your choice.

Alternate Version:

Lemon pudding or other favorite flavor may be used in place of chocolate.

Brown sugar (1/4 c) may be added to first layer.

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