Cream together:

1 1/2 sticks of butter
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans

Press mixture into a 9 x 13 inch ungreased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bottom is browned. Cool before proceeding to next layer.

SECOND LAYER:

Cream together:

8 oz. cream cheese
1 sm. container Cool Whip
1 c. powdered sugar

Spread mixture on top of 1st layer.

THIRD LAYER:

Mix together:

1 sm. pkg. chocolate instant pudding
1 sm. pkg. butter pecan instant pudding
3 c. milk
1 c. powdered sugar

Spread on top of 2nd layer.

TOP LAYER:

Top off with another small container of Cool Whip and garnish with pecan pieces. Excellent recipe for the holidays!