GRASSHOPPER SQUARES

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These yummy chocolate mint squares hit the spot. They freeze well so that you can have one--AGAIN--weeks down the road when the craving hits you--AGAIN!!! Cook time includes time refrigerating.

Provided by Evans Mommy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 3h10m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups dark chocolate wafer cookies, smashed
1/2 cup melted butter
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
2 -3 drops green food coloring
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cut into tiny bits
milk, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In medium bowl, combine crust ingredients and blend until mixed.
  • Pat evenly into an ungreased 9x13in pan.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm.
  • Let cool.
  • Beat all filling ingredients until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread over crust and refrigerate for about 1/2 hour.
  • Place chocolate chips and butter, for topping, in a microwave safe bowl and heat on med-high heat until melted.
  • Stir well.
  • Add milk if needed to help thin mixture.
  • Spread topping over filling.
  • Refrigerate for about two hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 53, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 0.7

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