Chocolate-Peanut Butter Candy Dessert

• 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups cold milk
• 2 pkgs ( 4 serving size) Chocolate flavor instant pudding
• 2 cups thawed cool whip
• 2 Tbsp hot fudge ice cream topping (optional)
• candy coated peanut butter pieces (Reece's Pieces)

Mix crushed cookies and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 8-inch square pan

Place peanut butter in large bowl. Gradually add milk, stirring with wire whisk until well blended. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat 2 min. or until blended. ( It will be thick) Stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spread onto prepared crust; top evenly with remaining 1 cup whipped topping.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. When ready to serve, microwave fudge topping as directed on package; drizzle over dessert. Sprinkle with candies. Refrigerate any leftovers.