Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

By srumbel

For me, the ideal dessert combines the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. So when I came up with this rich treat, it quickly became my all-time favorite. It's a cinch to whip together because it doesn't require any baking. —Debbie Price, LaRue, Ohio
from tasteofhome

Ingredients

• 20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

Details

Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

•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