Creme de Menthe Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 2 cup crushed Graham crackers
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups nuts or 1 cup coconut
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons creme de menthe
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 teaspoons dry instant vanilla pudding
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. First layer: Mix 1/2 cup melted butter with cocoa and let cool.
2. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, vanilla extract and add 2 cups crushed Graham crackers, the nuts or coconut.
3. Press into a 13 x 9 inch pan and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Second layer: Beat 1/2 cup butter and add 3 tablespoons creme de menthe, vanilla pudding and 2 cups confectioners' sugar until smooth.
5. Spread over first layer. Chill until set.
6. Third layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter and chocolate chips. Spread on chilled bars.
7. Keep refrigerated.

Notes

These bars freeze well.