Peanut Butter Chocolate Dessert

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE DESSERT

20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
1 carton (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
1 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

Crush 16 cookies; toss with butter. Press into an ungreased 9 inch 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 the 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. Makes 12-16 servings. Recipe from Taste of Home.