#2811 - Layered Oreo Dessert

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 package Oreo cookies
1 stick softened butter
1 - 8oz. Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
1 cup white sugar
1 - 6oz. box Jell-O INSTANT chocolate pudding mix
2 2/3 cups milk
1 - 8oz. Cool Whip (thawed)

Put the softened butter and cookies (a few at a time) into a food processor or a blender--crush them. Continue with all cookies. Spread crushed cookie mixture over the bottom of a 9 x 13 glass baking dish. In a mixer add cream cheese and white sugar--beat. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cookie mixture. In a bowl add the chocolate pudding mix and milk--beat with a whisk until thickened. Spread the chocolate pudding over the cream cheese mixture. Spread the Cool Whip over the top. Optional--crush some more Oreos and sprinkle them over the top of the Cool Whip. Refrigerate until cold.