Grasshopper Pie

This came in a little booklet with the Feb/March 2009 Taste of Home. It is really good! "Cooking time" is chilling time.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups milk, cold
• 1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 3⁄4 cups  whipped topping, divided
• 1 (4 2/3ounce) package  Andes mints candies, chopped, divided
• 1  chocolate crumb crust, 9 inches
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  mint extract
• 3  drops  green food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk mik and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
2. Fold in 3/4 cup whipped topping.
3. Fold in 3/4 cup chopped candies.
4. Spoon into crust.
5. In another bowl, combine mint extract and the remaninng whipped topping, and add food coloring if desired.
6. Spread over the pudding layer and sprinkle with the remaining candies.
7. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.