PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE DESSERT INGREDIENTS        20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped 1 cup cold whole milk 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix PREPARATION     Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square dish; set aside.     In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with peanut butter cups.     In another large bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and remaining confectioners' sugar on low speed for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in remaining whipped topping.     Spread over peanut butter cups. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over the top. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. Test Kitchen Tips Unless otherwise specified, Taste of Home recipes are tested with lightly salted butter. Unsalted, or sweet, butter is sometimes used to achieve a buttery flavor, such as in shortbread cookies or buttercream frosting. In these recipes, added salt would detract from the buttery taste desired. When making the filling, be sure to gently fold in the whipped topping just until it’s blended. The topping will deflate if it’s overhandled. If you love this recipe, you won't be able to get enough of these peanut butter desserts.