Layered Brownie Dessert Recipe

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  • 12
  • 20 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • FILLLING:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups 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 Diamond of California Chopped Walnuts
  • 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups whipped topping
  • TOPPING:
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • Whipped topping and Diamond of California Chopped Walnuts

Preparation

Step 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.

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.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spread over brownies.

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.

Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping and nuts.
Yield: 12-15 servings.