Midnight Mint

Submitted by Boomette

"I did this recipe 2 times for a past Christmas. It was very successfully. If you love mint and chocolate, this is perfect for you. A real treat :P From Jean Paré."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 36 squares
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• Bottom

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 3⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup fine shredded coconut

• Middle

• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 cups icing sugar
• green food coloring

• Garnish

• 2⁄3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

directions

1. Bottom: Mix the first quantity of butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a casserole. Bring slowly to boil. Add the egg stirring to thicken the mixture. Remove from the heat.
2. Incorporate the graham crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Press the mixture in a greased mold of 9 x 9 inch.
3. Middle: Mix second quantity of butter, milk, mint essence and icing sugar in a bowl. Beat well. Add green food coloring until you obtain a good green you like. Spread on the first mixture, in the mold.
4. Garnish: Melt the chocolate and the third quantity of butter in a casserole at low heat or above hot water (I did it in micro-waves) Spread on the second mixture in the mold. Put in the fridge. Keep in the fridge, covered.
5. Cut in 36 squares.
6. These squares can be frozen.

Reviews

[Annacia]

As the old commercial used to say "Indescribably Delicious" and not difficult to do. I did have a slight problem in spreading the top layer of chocolate so I settled for swirling it (which looked fantastic). The chill time really set's it and I wasn't able to cut the squares without shattering the top chocolate. Still not horrible and quite interesting looking really. I don't care how the top chocolate breaks, this recipe is amazing. The mint strength is just perfect, pleasantly present without being too strong. Made for Photo Tag.

 

[Acerast]

Made this for family and coworkers - all were impressed. Very nice addition of flavor and color to a holiday goodie tray. Mint is so refreshing -and what can I say about chocolate ;) I'm thinking it would be nice in the spring or at a baby/bridal shower with a pastel color - yellow, pink or light blue... Thanks Boomette1!

 

[Recipe Baroness]

Upps, Thought I had already Reviewed this but it seams I did not. Well let me tell you this is great, if you love mint. It's easy and no baking is involved. A delicious treat for the holidays or any time you want mint! Thanks for the recipe!