CREME DE MENTHE SQUARES

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This was my cousin Joan's recipe. Passive time is chilling time. Edited this as originally I forgot to add in cooking time.....

Provided by Krsi Sue

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 squares each, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup creme de menthe
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Bottom Layer: In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and cocoa powder.
  • Heat & stir until well blended.
  • Remove from heat & add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  • Stir in graham cracker crumbs.
  • Press into bottom of ungreased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter.
  • In small bowl, combine melted butter and creme de menthe.
  • Using mixer at low speed, beat in remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Spread over bottom layer.
  • Chill 1/2 hour.
  • Top Layer: Melt 1/4 cup butter and chocolate chips over low heat.
  • Spread over mint layer.
  • Chill 1/2 hour.
  • Cut into small pieces, store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 138.3, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 32, Protein 2

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