DELICIOUS PUMPKIN SPICE LAYERED LUSH DESSERT

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¾ cup chopped pecans, divided
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 [8 oz] softened cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 [3.4 oz] boxes pumpkin spice instant pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 16 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
• ½ cup English toffee bits, divided

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. st layer: Combine graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup pecans, ½ cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Press firmly onto the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Place into the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely.
4. nd layer: Cream together 8 ounces of cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Fold in one third of the thawed whipped topping by hand.
5. Spread over the crust and sprinkle with ¼ cup of toffee bits.
6. rd layer: Whip together both boxes of pumpkin spice pudding mix with 2 cups of cold milk for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Spread over the 2nd layer …