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Creme de Menthe Squares
 

A special treat for St. Patrick's Day!

1 1/4 c Butter
1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 c Sifted powdered sugar
1 Egg, beaten
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c Green creme de menthe liquer
1 1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate bits

Bottom Layer: In saucepan combine 1/2 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. heat and stir until well blended. Remove. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter. In bowl combine melted butter and creme de menthe. At low speed beat in remaining 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth, spread over chocolate. Chill 1 hour.

Top Layer: In saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter and chocolate bits. Stir over low heat until melted. Spread over mint layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Cut into small squares. Stor in refrigerator. Makes about 96 squares. This one isn't one of "mine", but I have made it and it is a pretty holiday treat. I got many compliments on it. Hope you like.

Paula vcjk47b "1 misplaced yankee!"

Yield: 96 servings