Creme De Menthe Squares
Submitted by sarahgc
No-bake creme de menthe squares with a chocolate graham cracker base, minty buttercream middle, and glossy chocolate top. A classic holiday treat, chilled and sliced.
YIELD
1 batchPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
2 hrsThese three-layer no-bake bars are the ones that show up at every church potluck and holiday cookie exchange, and for good reason.
The bottom layer is a rich chocolate-graham cracker mixture that firms up in the pan.
The middle is a smooth, bright green creme de menthe buttercream.
And the top is a thin, snappy layer of melted chocolate that cracks just right when you bite through.
No oven required. Just patience while they chill.
Chef Tips
- Press the base layer firmly and evenly; any gaps will make the bars crumble when you cut them
- Chill each layer before adding the next for clean, distinct stripes
- Cut with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for the neatest squares
- Store in the fridge and pull them out 5 minutes before serving so the chocolate layer isn’t too brittle
Ingredients
Directions
In saucepan combine ½ cup of the butter and ½ cup cocoa powder.
heat and stir until well blended. Remove. Add ½ 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 ½ 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 ¼ cup butter and chocolate bits.
Stir over low heat until melted.
Spread over mint layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours.
Cut into small squares. Stor in refrigerator.
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