Creme de Menthe Bars

Créme de Menthe Bars are tempting homemade treats that are wonderful to share. Be it over coffee or tea with a friend, an after-school treat, a dinner party dessert or as a gift, the mint and chocolate flavor combination will excite every palate. For a festive touch, stack a few cut bars on top of each other and tie together with ribbon. Finish by serving on a favorite plate or package as a gift.

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Makes: Bars serve 48.


instructions

*Brand confectionery coating

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch pan with vegetable pan spray.

In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.

In medium bowl, whisk together condensed milk, egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, candy flavoring, green icing color and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour mixture over cooled crust.

Bake 18-20 minutes or until mixture is set. Cool completely on wire rack.

Melt Candy Melts according to package directions; stir in shortening and mix until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled cookie mixture.
 
Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into bars.