Creme De Menthe Bars
No bake Creme de Menthe bars make a great holiday treat.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup creme de menthe
- 1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Bottom Layer: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and cocoa powder. Over low heat, mix until will blended.
- Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, egg and vanilla.
- Stir in graham crackers and mix well.
- Press graham cracker mixture into 9/13 glass or metal pan. (If you would like them thicker you can make in 8x8).
- Bake at the crust for 12-13 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter. In a mixing bowl, mix together butter and creme de menthe on low speed for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar and mix until smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- Spread over graham cracker mixture and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Top Layer: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup butter and chocolate chips. Stir over low heat until melted.
- Spread over creme de menthe mixture.
- Chill for 1 to 2 hours.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg