Pistachio Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
3/4 c. powdered sugar, divided
2 1/2 c. light cream
1 (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
1/3 c. margarine, softened
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 small pkg. instant pistachio pudding

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine flour, margarine and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
Mix with fork or pastry blender until well combined.
The mixture will be slightly crumbly.
Press evenly into bottom of 8 or 9-inch square shallow baking dish.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 minutes until just slightly brown at the edges or leave unbaked as desired.
In medium bowl of electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 of the whipped topping.
Beat until fluffy and spread evenly on top of the flour crust.
Refrigerate while making pudding layer.