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Midnight Mints

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This International dessert features Butter or margarine, Granulated sugar, Cocoa, Egg, beaten. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1642.8
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International dessert features Butter or margarine, Granulated sugar, Cocoa, Egg, beaten. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 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
Directions
  1. 1
    Bottom Layer: Combine first amount of butter, first amount of sugar and cocoa in saucepan.
  2. 2
    Bring slowly to a boil.
  3. 3
    Stir in egg to thicken.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Stir in crumbs, nuts and coconut.
  6. 6
    Pack very firmly into greased 9 x 9 ~inch pan.
  7. 7
    Second Layer: Combine second amount of butter, milk, flavoring and icing sugar in bowl.
  8. 8
    Beat together well.
  9. 9
    Tint a pretty green.
  10. 10
    Spread over first layer.
  11. 11
    Third Layer: Melt chips and third amount of butter in saucepan over low heat or hot water.
  12. 12
    Spread over second layer.
  13. 13
    Chill and store covered in refrigeraator.
  14. 14
    This will keep well and will also freeze well.
  15. 15
    Cut 36 squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1642.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 90.8g140%
Saturated Fat 34.9g175%
Cholesterol 54.2mg19%
Sodium 1997.8mg84%
Total Carbohydrate 184.3g62%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g53%
Sugars 163.5g
Protein 38.7g78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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