Creme de Menthe Squares

1 1/4 cups butter or margarine
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar -- sifted
1 egg -- beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup creme de menthe
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

For bottom layer: In sauce pan combine 1/2 cup of the butter and the cocoa powder. Heat and stir until well blended. Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the egg and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan.
For middle layer: Melt another 1/2 cup of the butter. In small bowl combine the melted butter and creme de menthe. At low speed of electric mixer beat in the remaining 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the chocolate layer. Chill 1 hour.
For top layer: In small sauce pan combine the remaining 1/4 cup butter and chocolate pieces. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over middle layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Cut into small squares. Store in refrigerator.

Reviews of Creme de Menthe Squares :

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Alma Dec 12, 2004
Would make this again.
Love this recipe, easy, and gets a lot of compliments.

kim in Newmarket,On Dec 8, 2004
Would make this again.
These are just yummy! I really like them at room temperature.

Christina in Barrie, Ontario Dec 5, 2004
Would make this again.
This recipe was excellent! Here in Canada we sometimes flavour the middle icing layer with custard powder and vanilla extract and call them Naniamo bars. the yellow layer looks great beside the green creme de menthe

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