Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

20 chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup peanut butter

1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided

1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped

1 cup cold whole milk

1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

Time to bake!

1. Crush 16 cookies; toss with the butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square dish and set aside.

2. 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 crust. Sprinkle with peanut butter cups.

3. 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.

4. Spread over peanut butter cups. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over the top. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours.

This recipe serves up to 16 people.

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