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Mint: Creme de Menthe Squares

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs

MIDDLE LAYER:
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup creme de menthe

TOP LAYER:
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips


Recipe

Bottom layer: In saucepan combine 1/2 c. of the butter or margarine and the cocoa powder. Heat and stir till well blended. Remove from heat; add 1/2 c. of the powdered sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Middle layer: Melt another 1/2 c. of the butter. In small mixer bowl combine melted butter and creme de menthe. At low speed of mixer beat in the remaining 3 c. of powdered sugar till smooth. Spread over the chocolate layer. Chill 1 hour.

Top layer: In small saucepan combine the remaining 1/4 c. butter and chocolate pieces. Cook and stir over low heat till melted. Spread over mint layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Cut in small squares. Store in refrigerator.