Dirt Cake

• 1.5 lbs Oreos
• 2 small instant vanilla pudding mixes
• 2 2/3 cup milk
• 8 oz softened cream cheese (It's very important to soften this a bit!)
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 8-9 oz Cool-Whip
• Gummy worms, flowers, or other decorations (optional)

Use food processor to crush cookies and set aside. Mix pudding mix with milk.With a mixer blend in cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Add in cool whip. In a large container (a clean flower pot or deep dish) layer cookies and filling. End with a layer of oreos. Add gummy worms or a flower or other decoration, if desired. Be creative and enjoy!

Hint - if you use a flower pot (or something with solid sides), it won't matter as much if your layers are exactly equal. But, it makes a really pretty dessert in a trifle bowl, individually in parfait glasses, or in any clear sided bowl; you just become a lot more aware of your layers! Either way, the end result is worth it!

Recipe from my dear friend Kim, who ate it a lot growing up and had it served at her wedding! Thanks for sharing!