Creme De Menthe Squares

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c Butter
• 1/2 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 1/2 c Sifted powdered sugar
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 1 ts Vanilla
• 2 c Graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 c Green Creme de Menthe liqueur
• 1 1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate bits
  

Directions:

1. Bottom Layer: In saucepan combine 1/2 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. heat and stir until well blended. Remove. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into un greased 9x13 inch pan.
2. Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter. In bowl combine melted butter and Creme de Menthe. At low speed beat in remaining 3 cups of powdered sugar until smooth, spread over chocolate. Chill 1 hour.
3. Top Layer: In saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter and chocolate bits. Stir over low heat until melted. Spread over mint layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Cut into small squares. Store in refrigerator.