Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and chopped pecans. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before adding the next layer of your chocolate delight recipe.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping.
Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, ensuring you reach all the corners of the dish.
Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the two packages of instant chocolate pudding mix and the 3 cups of cold milk. Whisk for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
Step 6: Carefully spread the pudding layer over the cream cheese layer. Let it sit for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
Step 7: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the top of the pudding layer. Garnish with chocolate shavings or extra pecans if desired.
Step 8: Refrigerate the chocolate delight recipe for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.