Chocolate Covered Banana Pie

Makes 1 (9 x 13-inch) pie.

3 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups milk, divided
4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
2 (3.5 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 large bananas, sliced
1 (1.5 ounce) bar milk chocolate candy

Combine crushed cookie crumbs, pecans, and butter or margarine. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Cool.

Combine chocolate chips, 1 cup milk and 2 cups marshmallows in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted. Pour over cooled crust. Chill for 1 hour.

Arrange banana slices over chilled chocolate layer. Prepare pudding mix as directed on box except use only the remaining 3 cups of milk. Fold in nondairy whipped topping and remaining marshmallows. Pour pudding mixture over bananas. Grate chocolate bar over the top. Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

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