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Grasshopper Squares
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 48
We made these for Christmas this year and they are very rich! Cut them like pieces of fudge.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter, softened
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
6 drops green food coloring
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325º.
2. Grease 13x9 inch pan.
3. In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 3/4 cup margarine until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in melted cooled chocolate.
5. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
6. Add flour, baking powder, salt, 1 tablespoon milk and 1/4 teaspoon mint extract to margarine mixture; mix well.
7. Dough will be stiff.
8. Press dough into greased pan.
9. Bake at 325º for 15-25 minutes or until center is set.
10. Cool completely.
11. In large bowl, blend all topping ingredients; beat til smooth.
12. Spread over base.
13. Cut into squares.
14. Store in fridge.
By RecipeOfHealth.com