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I wanted to create something delicious for my sister for a back to school snack and something she could share with her fellow teachers. I wanted to try out some Easy Snack Recipes with Cool Whip so I made this Easy Layer Dessert.
Can you believe that school is already starting back? It is here. It feels like just yesterday I was rejoicing with my sister as she got done teaching for the year and now she is back to it.
I know that the first few weeks back to school can be such a busy and hectic time for her as a teacher, and for all of you moms out there. Even though I don’t have kids yet, I was a nanny for three years, so I’ve experienced those busy back to school days. It can be crazy trying to get back onto a normal schedule.
I headed out to Wal Mart first to buy what I needed and I was pretty excited because there was a great coupon to help me save $1 off when I bought one Cool Whip and twoJELL-OPudding Mixes which I needed for this yummy recipe. I picked up my ingredients and headed home to whip up this dessert.
Easy Layer Dessert
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Cool Whip
- 2 boxes Chocolate Instant Pudding 4.5 oz size
- 3 cups milk
Instructions
Layer 1: Melt 1/2 cup butter, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional), 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar
Mix Layer 1 together and spread on the bottom of a greased 13x9 baking dish
Bake for 10 minutes at 375. Cool thoroughly before adding next layer
Layer 2: Mix together and spread the following on top of the 1st layer. 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup Cool Whip
Layer 3: Mix together Instant Pudding and milk until thick. Spread on top of the 2nd layer.
Use the remaining Cool Whip and spread on top
Let the dessert sit overnight or a few hours to get cold in the fridge
One fun thing about this dessert is that if you don’t like chocolate or want something a little different you can also make it with pistachio, lemon or butterscotch. It’s a great recipe to change up according to what you’re feeling. Or you could even make two, one for the chocolate lovers and one for those who don’t or who like my mom don’t eat chocolate.
This dessert was so delicious. I love a good cold dessert when it’s hot outside and even though school is starting back, the summer weather is still out in full force here in Tennessee.
I loved being able to share this dessert with my sister and her fellow teachers as they all get back to work. I admire them for their hard work and I know I could not do it. Do you have a favorite back to school snack for your kids or their teachers?
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Leslie says
Oh that looks good. So good. I love cool whip, it’s so light. Thanks for sharing!
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Emily says
Thank you for checking it out! It’s a delicious dessert!
Emily
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Christine says
I just found a box of chocolate pudding in my pantry so this recipe will be happening!! It looks so good and easy!! Thanks for sharing!
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Emily says
I hope you enjoy it!
Emily
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Tiffany says
This looks amazing (and easy)! Thanks so much for sharing!
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It really is!
Emily
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MJ @ Daisy & June says
I am not officially starving! This looks delicious
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Emily says
It is!
Emily
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Margaret says
I make something similar and it is so good. I’ve never played with different flavors of pudding though – need to give that a try. I wonder … maybe lemon. Pinning
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Emily says
Yes I think it would be good to try with different flavors! Thank you for pinning!
Emily
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Alvina Castro says
Yummy in my tummy! this looks so good 🙂
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Emily says
It is delicious!
Emily
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Debi says
Looks wonderful! My boys would eat it all at one sitting…if allowed!
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Emily says
Haha! It is delicious!
Emily
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Antionette Blake says
This is a great easy dessert/snack. Thank you for sharing and linking up again with us at the #WWDParty. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a wonderful week ahead.
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Lori Pace says
This looks really good, thank you! #client
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Emily says
Thank you Lori!
Emily
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Nida says
I love chocolate dessert you’ve featured thank u for sharing.emilý
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Emily says
Thank you for checking it out! It is so delicious!
Emily
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Nicole says
My family has been making this for years. It’s called holy smoke in my grandmothers cookbook. Delicious.
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Emily says
It’s so good!! We love it!
Emily
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Nicole says
Dumb question (because I’m definitely not a cook)…what kind of flour?
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Emily says
Hi Nicole,
I use all purpose flour!
Thanks,
EmilyReply
Nicole says
I assumed so but wanted to make sure. Thank you!
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Cynthia says
This dessert looks fantastic…can’t wait to try it…Thanks soo much for sharing it :)) Just one question…what size pudding…small or large? Thank you :)))
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Emily says
A small box of pudding!
Thanks!
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Grisel says
Hi,
I am not seeing the recipe to the cool whip dessert?Reply
Emily says
Hello!
Unfortunately the recipe had been removed due to a bug. I have updated it and it is now back. I hope you’re able to make it and enjoy!Emily
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Grisell says
I can’t seem to find recipe in this post. Could you send it to me
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Emily says
Hello!
Unfortunately the recipe had been removed due to a bug. I have updated it and it is now back. I hope you’re able to make it and enjoy!Emily
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Ashlie says
I don’t know if I’m just blind or dumb but I don’t see the recipe on how to make it…
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Emily says
Ashlie,
I am so sorry for the delay. The recipe had unfortunately been removed but I have updated and fixed the issue! I hope you’re able to make this and enjoy it!Emily
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Denise says
This was delicious and very easy to prepare!!! Lasted only a day!
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Emily says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Emily
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Donna says
Hi! What can I use I place of the nuts for the crust? I have a nut allergy.
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Emily says
Hi Donna,
The nuts are optional, so you can just leave them out! I don’t like nuts so I always leave them out as a personal preference.Thanks,
EmilyReply
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