from the kitchen of Mary French

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 (stone if you have one)  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.