2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
4 eggs
1/2 c. cocoa
1 c. flour
1 c. nuts (opt.)
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream first 3 ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Press into a greased pan. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool well.

2ND LAYER:

1/4 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
4 tbsp. cream
Green food coloring (opt.)

Beat in mixer until smooth. Put on top of 1st layer. Cool well.

3RD LAYER:

2/3 c. chocolate chips
6 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt all ingredients together and drizzle over 2nd layer. Cool before cutting.