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Crème De Menthe Squares

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Bottom Layer:
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter with cocoa.
  • Heat and stir until blended.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, egg, vanilla.
  • Stir into crumbs.
  • Mix well.
  • Press into the bottom of ungreased 13x9x2 baking pan.
  • Middle Layer:
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the butter with créme de menthe.
  • Beat in remaining sugar (3 cups) at a low mixer speed.
  • Spread over the chocolate layer and chill for 1 hour.
  • Top Layer:
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter with chocolate chips over low heat until smooth.
  • Spread over mint layer.
  • Chill 1 to 2 hours.
  • Cut into small pieces.
  • Store in refrigerator.

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