1ST LAYER:

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

Mix together, pat in bottom of 9"x13" pan and bake at 400 degrees until golden brown. Completely cool.

2ND LAYER:

8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. Cool Whip
1 c. confectioners' sugar

Mix together, pour over 1st layer and refrigerate.

3RD LAYER:

1 lg. pkg. pudding (butter pecan, butterscotch or chocolate)
3 c. milk

Mix according to package directions and spread over 2nd layer.

4TH LAYER:

1 lg. bowl Cool Whip

Spread over 3rd layer. Sprinkle with pecans.

CRUNCHY PRALINE LAYER: (OPT.)
1/2 c. butter
2/3 c. pecans
1/2 c. packed brown sugar

Cook until butter and sugar are melted. Spread over 1st layer and bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Then cool.