Cool Lemon Dessert Squares

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law many years ago and it remains a summer favorite of ours!

COOL LEMON DESSERT SQUARES

CRUST:

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped nuts

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine all to make a crumbly mixture.

Press into bottom of a 9"x13" pan.

Bake 25 minutes at 375*.

Cool.
 

SECOND LAYER:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 cup whipped dessert topping

Beat all together until smooth.

Drop on cooled crust by spoonfuls and spread evenly to form second layer.

Put in refrigerator to chill while mixing third layer.
 

THIRD LAYER:

2 pkgs. instant lemon pudding
3 c. cold milk

Combine in  mixing bowl and beat until thickened.

Spread over cream cheese to form third layer. 

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

About 12 servings

 

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