MIDNIGHT MINT

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I did this recipe 2 times for a past Christmas. It was very successfully. If you love mint and chocolate, this is perfect for you. A real treat :P From Jean Paré.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Candy

Time 22m

Yield 36 squares, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Bottom: Mix the first quantity of butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a casserole. Bring slowly to boil. Add the egg stirring to thicken the mixture. Remove from the heat.
  • Incorporate the graham crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Press the mixture in a greased mold of 9 x 9 inch.
  • Middle: Mix second quantity of butter, milk, mint essence and icing sugar in a bowl. Beat well. Add green food coloring until you obtain a good green you like. Spread on the first mixture, in the mold.
  • Garnish: Melt the chocolate and the third quantity of butter in a casserole at low heat or above hot water (I did it in micro-waves) Spread on the second mixture in the mold. Put in the fridge. Keep in the fridge, covered.
  • Cut in 36 squares.
  • These squares can be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.1, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 67.8, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.1

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