Creme De Menthe Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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

Preparation

Bottom Layer: In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and cocoa powder.
Heat & stir until well blended.
Remove from heat & add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla.
Stir in graham cracker crumbs.
Press into bottom of ungreased 9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter.
In small bowl, combine melted butter and creme de menthe.
Using mixer at low speed, beat in remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
Spread over bottom layer.
Chill 1/2 hour.
Top Layer: Melt 1/4 cup butter and chocolate chips over low heat.
Spread over mint layer.
Chill 1/2 hour.
Cut into small pieces, store in refrigerator.