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Homemade Creme de Menthe Treats

decadent and addictive, these are perfect for xmas sharing or for a sinful sweet at your fingertips....best cold right out of the frig

Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate, mint, candy
Author: maura
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Middle Layer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/3 cup creme de menthe liquor
  • 1-2 tsp. peppermint extract optional, for added 'mintyness'
Top Layer
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate bits, 60% cacao, bittersweet any type of chocolate, for personal preference
Instructions

  1. Bottom Layer:  Combine butter and cocoa powder, heat in saucepan over low heat. 

  2. Remove from heat, add confectioner's sugar, egg, vanilla, graham cracker crumbs.  Combine well.  Press into 13x9 ungreased pan.

  3. Middle Layer:  Melt butter, then off heat, add confectioner's sugar, creme de menthe and peppermint extract if using.  

  4. Combine until well incorporated. Spread over bottom layer. Chill 1 hour.

  5. Top Layer:  Combine butter and chocolate bits over low heat until melted.  

  6. Spread over middle layer.  Chill 1-2 hrs. 

  7. Cut into desired shape. Stores well in refrigerator in covered container.