DESSERT

GOOP

• 1 cup flour

• ½ cup chopped nuts

• ½ cup (1 stick) margarine or butter

• 1 (8-ounce) bar cream cheese

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1 cup frozen, defrosted whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)

• 2 (4-serving size) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix

• 3 cups milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, nuts and margarine with a fork or pulse in food processor. Press into a 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool. Beat cream cheese with sugar, then mix in whipped topping. Spread on top of first layer.

Mix both packages of pudding with the milk. Pour on top of second layer. Top with additional whipped topping as desired. Chill at least 8 hours before cutting into squares. Makes 18 servings.

Per serving: 235 calories (51 percent from fat), 13.5 g fat (5.2 g saturated, 5.4 g monounsaturated), 17.9 mg cholesterol, 3.4 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g fiber, 275.5 mg sodium.

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