Idiot's Delight

Directions

1. 1
   PREPARE CRUST:
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   Stir pecans for crust into flour and cut in butter.
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   Use spatula to press mixture flat into long pan (9x12 inch).
4. 4
   Bake at 325F (160C).
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   until brown, about 25 minutes.
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   (You will smell the nuts cooking.)
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   PREPARE TOPPING:
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   Brown pecans for topping in 1 tablespoon butter and the light brown sugar until resembles praline; let cool.
9. 9
   Soften cream cheese; add 2 tablespoon sour cream (optional).
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    Mix up pudding according to directions, including milk.
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    Blend cream cheese mixture thoroughly with confectioner's sugar; add 1 cup Cool Whip from container.
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    Spread cream cheese mixture onto cooled crust; top with pudding, then the rest of the cool whip.
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    Pour cooled pecan topping on top and chill.