Layered Brownie Dessert

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated 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 walnuts, chopped
• 11 ounces cream cheese, softened (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• whipped topping
• chopped walnuts

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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 out clean. cool completely on a wire rack.
• 3 in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies.
• 4 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.
• 5 cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.