The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Creme de Menthe Bars
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serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
ingredients
1 1/4 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup creme de menthe
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
directions
Combine 1/2 cup of the butter and the cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat and stir until well blended. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
Stir the graham cracker crumbs into the sugar mixture. Mix well. Press into bottom of ungreased 9" x 13" baking pan.
Melt another 1/2 cup of the butter.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and creme de menthe. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the remaining 3 cups of confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread this layer over the chocolate layer. Place the baking pan in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.
In a small saucepan, combine remaining 1/4 cup butter and chocolate chips. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over the chilled mint layer.
Return the baking pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours. Cut into small pieces. Store in refrigerator.
nutrition data
143 calories, 8 grams fat, 18 grams carbohydrates, 1 grams protein per bar. This recipe is low in sodium.
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