CREME DE MENTHE SQUARES 
1 1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. green creme de menthe
1 1/2 c. semi sweet chocolate pieces

BOTTOM LAYER: In saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter and cocoa powder. Heat and stir until well blended. Remove from heat, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into ungreased 9"x13" pan.

MIDDLE LAYER: Melt another 1/2 cup butter. Pour melted butter into mixing bowl and add creme de menthe, low speed on mixer. Beat in 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, beat until smooth. Spread on first layer. Chill 1 hour.

TOP LAYER: Combine remaining 1/4 cup butter and chocolate pieces in saucepan until melted on low. Spread over mint layer. Chill 1 to 2 hours.

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