Grandma Bowen's 'Girdle Buster' Cookie Pie

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

   

2. Blend cookies in a food processor until finely crushed. Mix in melted butter. Press crust mixture into the bottom and 1/4 inch up the edges of a 9x9-inch baking dish.

   

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

   

4. Whisk milk and pudding mix together for 2 minutes. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.

   

5. Wipe out food processor and blend together cream cheese, 1 cup whipped topping, and confectioners' sugar. Layer cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.

   

6. Spread the pudding on top. Top off with the remaining whipped topping.

   

Cook's Notes:

For a less rich option, try substituting chocolate pudding for banana-flavored pudding and add sliced bananas or strawberries between cream cheese and pudding layers.

Substitute margarine for the butter if desired.

Editor's Note:

The directions for making the pudding are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on the box if using a different brand.