Plan Ahead - needs to chill!

2 1/4	Cups	Crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50)
1/2	Cup	Sugar
3/4	Cup	Butter or margarine (melted)
2	Cups	Cold milk
2	Pkgs. (3.4 oz each)	Instant Vanilla Pudding mix
1	Can (15 oz.)	Solid-pack pumpkin
1	Tsp.	Pumpkin pie spice
1/2	Tsp.	Ground cinnamon
1/4	Tsp.	Ground ginger
1/4	Tsp.	Ground nutmeg
		Whipped topping & chopped pecans

In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into a greased 13"x9"x2" dish. Set aside.

In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and spices. Spread over the crust. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.

Garnish with whipped topping and nuts.

YIELD: 12-15 servings