MIDNIGHT MINTS

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Make and share this Midnight Mints recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
5 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup coconut
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups icing sugar
green food coloring
2/3 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Bottom Layer: Combine butter, cocoa and sugar in saucepan.
  • Bring slowly to a boil.
  • Stir in egg to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and add crumbs, nuts and coconut.
  • Pack very firmly into greased 9x9 inch pan.
  • Second Layer: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Mix well adding a few drops more liquid if needed for easy spreading.
  • Tint a pretty green.
  • Spread over first layer.
  • Third Layer: Melt chips and butter in saucepan over low heat or over hot water.
  • Spread over second layer.
  • Chill and store in refrigerator.
  • Cut into 36 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 64.1, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 1.3

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