MIDNIGHT MINTS

I hope everyone had a good Easter!We had a good Easter dinner at the in-laws,lots of ham, potatoes and veggies and good pie for dessert.
I have a very special recipe I want to share with you,its minty taste goes with everything,it is fairly easy to make but does have three layers so takes a bit of time.I love to make three layer desserts like,Nanaimo Bars and Tweed Squares they are all worth the effort,so tasty. I hope you will try these bars and let me know how you liked them.



1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tbsp. cocoa
1 egg beaten

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
3/4 cup fine coconut

1/3 cup butter or margarine (softened)
3 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. peppermint flavoring
2 cups icing sugar
green food coloring

2/3 cups chocolate chips
2 tbsp. butter or margarine


Bottom Layer:
Combine first amount of butter,first amount of sugar and cocoa in saucepan.Bring slowly to a boil.Stir in egg to thicken.Remove from heat.Stir in crumbs,nuts and coconut.Pack very firmly into greased 9x9-inch pan.

Second Layer:
Combine second amount of butter,milk,flavoring and icing sugar in bowl.Beat together well.Tint a pretty green.Spread over first layer.

Third Layer:
Melt chips and third amount of butter in saucepan over low heat or hot water.Spread over second layer.Chill and store covered in refrigerator.This will keep well and will also freeze well.Yields 36 squares.


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