CRUST:

1 stick butter
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. flour

Have butter at room temperature. Blend with nuts and flour. Mix well and press into pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

FIRST LAYER:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. whipped topping

Mix all together. Blend well and fill crust.

SECOND LAYER:

2 (4 1/2 oz.) pkgs. instant chocolate pudding
3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

In mixing bowl, blend dry chocolate pudding with milk and vanilla. Pour over first layer.

THIRD LAYER:

Top with whipped topping. Chill thoroughly. Serves 6 to 8.