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ShareTriple Treat Creme de Menthe Bars
Yield: 6 dozen bars Prep 30 mins Chill 2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 large pasteurized egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
- 3 tablespoons creme de menthe liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
- Red candy hearts (optional)
Directions
1. For crust, line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending edges over sides. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, nuts, coconut, the 1/2 cup sugar, the cocoa powder, 3/4 cup melted butter, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until well combined. Press into prepared pan. Chill until firm, 1 hour.
2. For Creme de Menthe Layer, beat together 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, the creme de menthe, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly over crust. Chill 30 minutes, until firm.
3. For Chocolate Layer, combine the chocolate and 1/2 cup butter in a small bowl. Spread evenly over the Creme de Menthe Layer. Refrigerate bars 1 hour or until chocolate sets. Lift bars out of pan. Peel off foil and cut into 1-inch squares. Decorate as desired. Makes 6 dozen bars.
Make Ahead Tip
- Store cookies in an airtight container in freezer up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
- cal.(kcal)115,
- Fat, total(g)8,
- chol.(mg)15,
- sat. fat(g)4,
- carb.(g)10,
- fiber(g)1,
- pro.(g)1,
- sodium(mg)64,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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