CREME DE MENTHE SQUARES

My mom has made these forever at Christmas, and I started making them once I was married with my own family as well – they’re festive looking on a cookie tray, and who can resist chocolate and mint? Yum! 1 1/4 c Butter 1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa powder 3 1/2 c Sifted powdered sugar 1 Egg, beaten 1 ts Vanilla 2 c Graham cracker crumbs 1/3 c Green creme de menthe liquer 1 1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate bits Bottom Layer: In saucepan combine 1/2 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. heat and stir until well blended. Remove. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into ungreased 9×13 inch pan. Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter. In bowl combine melted butter and creme de menthe. At low speed beat in remaining 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth, spread over chocolate. Chill 1 hour. Top Layer: In saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter and chocolate bits. Stir over low heat until melted. Spread over mint layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Cut into small squares. Store in refrigerator. Jessica Baer