DEATH BY CHOCOLATE



1 box (19.8) fudge brownie mix

1/4 to 1/2 cup of chocolate syrup *

3 packages (3.5 oz each) chocolate pudding (can be either instant or cook & serve)

1/2 cup Tollhouse milk chocolate chips or to taste **

1 container (12 oz) Cool whip thawed




Preheat oven according to brownie package directions. Bake brownies according to package directions; let cool. Prick holes in the top of brownies and pour chocolate syrup over brownies; set aside. Prepare chocolate pudding according to package directions.



Break up half the brownies into small pieces and place in the bottom of a large glass bowl or trifle dish. Cover with half the pudding, add Tollhouse chips, and then add half of the Cool Whip. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Add a few Tollhouse chips on top as a garnish.



Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Can be made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers, if any.



Feeds up to 24 people or one serious chocoholic.



* Don't want chocolate syrup? Then try one of these: brewed coffee, chocolate liqueur, Kahlua or nothing.



**Other possible in addition to or instead of chocolate chips: white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, nuts, M&M's, chocolate-covered toffee candy bar (like Skor or Heath) broken into small pieces.

Posted by Diane Barker, CY