Banana Creme Brownie Squares 

1 pkg (15 oz) brownie mix and ingredients to make brownies

3/4 c. Chopped dry roasted peanuts, divided

1 1/4 c. cold milk

3 medium bananas, sliced, divided

1 pkg. (5.1 oz) vanilla instant pudding

1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping thawed and

divided

12 whole strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Stir in 1/2 c peanuts.

Pour into 9" square baking dish.

Bake according to package directions. Cool completely. Slice 2 bananas; place in single layer over brownies.

In 2 qt bowl, whisk pudding mix into milk; Beat until mixture just begins to thicken. Gently fold in 2 1/2 cups of whipped topping. Quickly spread pudding mixture over bananas. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Sprinkle remaining 1/4 c. peanuts over pudding mixture. To serve, cut into squares, garnish with whipped topping.

Top each square with remaining banana slices and a strawberry fan.

AUTHOR: Chyrel