Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

Made by: Debbie

20 chocolate cream-filled cookies, divided

2 Tbsp butter, softened

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, softened

16 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped

1 cup cold milk

1 3.9 oz pkg instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

Crush 16 cookies, toss with butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. pan.

In a large bow, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping.  Spread over the crust.  Sprinkle with peanut butter cups.

In another large bowl, beat the milk, pudding mix and the rest of the confectioners' sugar for 2 minutes on low speed.  Let stand a few minutes until soft set.  Fold in remaining whipped topping.

Spread over peanut putter cups.  Crush remaining cookies and sprinkle on top as garnish. Cover and chill for at least three hours.

Recipe Source: Taste of Home Recipes