Midnight Mints
This recipe keeps well and also freezes well, so you can make this ahead for any occasion.
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionBottom Layer
- 5tablespoons cocoa
- 1⁄4cup sugar
- 1
- 2cups graham wafer crumbs
- 1⁄2cup chopped walnuts
- 1cup coconut
Second Layer
- 3tablespoons milk
- 1teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2cups icing sugar
- green food coloring
Third Layer
- 2⁄3cup chocolate chips
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DIRECTIONS
- Bottom Layer: Combine butter, cocoa and sugar in saucepan.
- Bring slowly to a boil.
- Stir in egg to thicken.
- Remove from heat and add crumbs, nuts and coconut.
- Pack very firmly into greased 9x9 inch pan.
- Second Layer: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix well adding a few drops more liquid if needed for easy spreading.
- Tint a pretty green.
- Spread over first layer.
- Third Layer: Melt chips and butter in saucepan over low heat or over hot water.
- Spread over second layer.
- Chill and store in refrigerator.
- Cut into 36 squares.
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