My kids call me “Big Mike.” I will let you guess the origin of that term of endearment! I do not mind. I was born loving food and I am proud. My mom was an amazing cook and dessert maker. She grocery shopped and made food everyday. Everyday. I had no idea how blessed I was until I had a family to feed. Now here I am – showing my love with food. I do get a buzz when my boys swoon over something I make. THIS DESSERT IS A SWOON MASTER! It comes from Paula Deen.
This recipe is good for a potluck or a holiday. It makes 20 servings. It is very, very rich so most people take one square at a time. Warning – this recipe is getting around. Buy the Pepperidge Farm’s Chessman cookies a few days in advance of a holiday. They run out fast and there is no good substitute. The result is so pretty! I use a 9 x 13 glass Pyrex dish. Four cookies across and five cookies down – so you can map it out. I tweaked a few things to fit my preferences, but you should start with the original recipe first.
Hey, try this for Easter! I bet this becomes one of your signature dishes – as it has become one of mine. Good thing it is an easy pearl!
Here is the link with a video!