1 1/4 c. flour
1 stick & 2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. ground walnuts or pecans

Mix ingredients together and place in 9 x 13 inch pan and bake 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Cool.

SECOND LAYER:

Beat: 2/3 c. powdered sugar 1/2 of a 9 oz. carton Cool Whip

Spread mixture over first layer.

THIRD LAYER:

Beat 2 small packages of pistachio pudding in 2 1/2 cups milk. Spread over second layer, cover with remaining Cool Whip. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Refrigerate. VARIATION: Use chocolate instant instead of pistachio.