Pat'S Four Layer Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 stick margarine
3 Tbsp. sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. Cool Whip
3 small pkg. instant vanilla or chocolate pudding
4 c. milk
Cool Whip (for top)
nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, nuts, margarine and sugar.
Spread into a 9 x 13 pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Cool.
For second layer, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip.
Spread over crust.
For third layer, combine the pudding mix and milk; beat until thickened.
Pour over the second layer. Spread Cool Whip on top; sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Chill.