Gelatin Dessert Squares

• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• finely chopped pecans1⁄2 cup
• packed brown sugar1⁄4 cup
• butter, melted↗1⁄2 cup
• (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened↗2
• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• (8 ounce) carton whipped topping, thawed↗1
• (3 ounce) packages raspberry gelatin powder↗2
• boiling water2 cups
• cold water2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour, pecans and brown sugar; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Bake at 350* for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   In a bowl, dissolve the gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water. Spoon over the cream cheese layer. refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.