Mississippi Mud Pie

Crust:

 1/2 c butter or shortening				
 3/4 c walnuts or pecans
 1 1/4 c flour				

Mix together and press into 9x12 pan.

Bake 20 minutes at 350.

Filling:

 11 oz cream cheese					
 1 t vanilla
 1 c powdered sugar					
 1 c cool whip
 

Mix together and place on top of cool pie crust.

Mis two small boxes of instant chocolate pudding.

Add 3 c of milk and beat together, then spread on top of cheese mixture.

Spread remaining cool whip on top.

Refrigerate.