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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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