Midnight Mintsdesserts 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoon cocoa 1 egg, beaten 1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup fine coconut 1/3 cup butter or margarine 3 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring 2 cup icing sugar 2/3 cup chocolate chips 2 tablespoon butter or margarine Bottom Layer: Combine first amount of butter, first amount of sugar and cocoa in saucepan. Bring slowly to a boil. Stir in egg to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, nuts and coconut. Pack very firmly into greased 9 x 9 ~inch pan. Second Layer: Combine second amount of butter, milk, flavoring and icing sugar in bowl. Beat together well. Tint a pretty green. Spread over first layer. Third Layer: Melt chips and third amount of butter in saucepan over low heat or hot water. Spread over second layer. Chill and store covered in refrigeraator. This will keep well and will also freeze well. Cut 36 squares. Source: Company's Coming - 150 Delicious Squares By Jean Pare' Shared By Kaitlin Young |
