Creme de Menthe Bars1 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 First layer Mix 1/2 cup melted butter with cocoa and cool. Add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 1 egg, vanilla extract and add 2 cups crushed graham crackers, the nuts or coconut. Press into a 13 x 9-inch pan and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Second layer Beat 1/2 cup butter and add 3 tablespoons creme de menthe, vanilla pudding and 2 cups confectioners sugar. Beat until smooth. Spread over first layer. Chill until set. Third layer Melt 1/2 cup butter and chocolate chips. Spread on chilled bars. Keep refrigerated. These bars freeze well.
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