Creme de Menthe Squares
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar -- sifted
1 egg -- beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup creme de menthe
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
For bottom layer: In sauce pan combine 1/2 cup of the butter and the cocoa powder. Heat and stir until well blended. Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the egg and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan.
For middle layer: Melt another 1/2 cup of the butter. In small bowl combine the melted butter and creme de menthe. At low speed of electric mixer beat in the remaining 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the chocolate layer. Chill 1 hour.
For top layer: In small sauce pan combine the remaining 1/4 cup butter and chocolate pieces. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over middle layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Cut into small squares. Store in refrigerator.
Reviews of Creme de Menthe Squares:
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Ninabeth in Dartmouth Ma Jan 4, 2008
Would make this again.
I have made Christmas cookie plates for years and added this recipe a couple of years back to rave reviews. It is the last cookie that I make as they are difficult to defend from the "cookie tasters" who raid my kitchen. For a nice pink contrast batch I substitute a deep red liquor like pomegranate for the creme de menthe and add a drop or two of peppermint extract to the filling.
A cookie baker in Greensboro, North Carolina Dec 10, 2006
Would make this again.
This wonderful recipe will go into my permanent file. I took the advice of the previous reviewer and baked the crust.
sarah in Colorado Nov 21, 2005
Would make this again.
Making them again this year - Huge success - would recommend the white creme de menthe not the green.
Darlene in Victoria Nov 15, 2005
Would make this again.
I loved these! They are easy to make and taste great! I wouldn't advise letting the kids lick the beaters from the filling...I thought of that too late. Ha Ha.
A cookie baker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dec 29, 2004
Would make this again.
Excellent receipe! I did not bake the crust, not thinking about the raw egg being in there. I will next time though.
