Lemony Layer Dessert

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It's perfect for summer. If you like lemon this may do the trick. It's cool, light and sweet! Plus you can make it sugar-free too!

Lemon Layer Dessert

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 stick butter or margarine

1/2 cup chopped pecans

2 T. granulated sugar

1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese

1 (8oz) Cool Whip

1 Cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 (6oz) pkg. lemon instant pudding mix

2 Cups milk minus 2 Tablespoons

Melt butter; add flour, nuts and sugar. Press into a 9x13x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 Degrees for 15 minutes. Let cool.

Mix together cream cheese, 1 cup Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spoon over cooled crust.

Make the pudding according to package directions. Spread over cream cheese. Top with remaining Cool Whip. If you have a few extra pecan pieces, sprinkle over top of Cool Whip.

**I make mine sugar-free using Splenda, sugar-free pudding, and sugar-free Cool Whip. However, I also like to taste the pudding and use 2 pkgs instead of 1. If you decide to do this, just be sure to have enough milk on hand.

***Also, you can use chocolate, butterscotch, whatever tickles your taste buds.

Don't forget to head on over to Cielo's The House in the Roses, see ya there!