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Gelatin Dessert Squares

By: Lois Frazee

"This refreshing dessert has a rich shortbread-like crust with a creamy center and pretty red gelatin top layer. Its easy enough for everyday, but cheery enough to dish up for guests, too. --Lois Frazee, Gardnerville, Nevada"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3 ounce) packages raspberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.