Ingredients
1 first layer
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup margerine
1 second layer
2 cup conf sugar
3 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp whipping cream
3/4 tsp mint & peppermint extract
4 drop green food coloring
1 third layer
1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
POWER: High/50% .... TURN: Yes .... TIME: 11 min. per 12 servings Melt
chocolate and margarine in glass mixing bowl on high for 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining first layer ingredients. Pour into 8 in. square
glass baking dish. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes on high, giving dish a
1/4 turn halfway through cooking. In separate bowl, mix together
second layer ingredients. Spread over first layer. Refrigerate to
harden. Combine third layer ingredients in glass bowl for about 3
minutes at 50% power. Pour over second layer. Refrigerate and cut
into squares.
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Candy; Chocolate; Cookie; Dessert
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