Grasshopper Pie

This pie is a favorite here in the south.. This is my way of making it

• Ready In: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. in a bowl whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes.
2. let stand for 2 more imutes.
3. fold in 3/4 cup whipped topping
4. fold in 3/4 cup candies.
5. spoon into crust.
6. in another bowl combine extract and remaining whipped topping.
7. add food coloring and spread over pudding layer.
8. sprinkle with remaining candies.
9. cover and chill for 4 hours.