Luck of the irish dessert squares

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham cracker crumbs
¼cupHERSHEY'S Cocoa
¼cupSugar
5tablespoonsButter or margarine; melted
3ouncesCream cheese; softened
½cupSugar
½cupHERSHEY'S Cocoa
¼cupMilk
5cupsNon-dairy whipped topping thawed, divided
¼teaspoonMint extract (more if desired)
Green food color
Mint leaves (optional)
9 servings.

Directions

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST

CHOCOLATE LAYER & TOPPING

1. Prepare CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST: In small bowl, stir together all ingredients until well blended. Press crumb mixture onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.

2. For CHOCOLATE LAYER: In small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Add cocoa alternately with milk, beating until smooth. Gradually fold in 3 cups whipped topping; spoon mixture over crumb crumb.

3. For TOPPING: In small bowl, stir together remaining 2 cups whipped topping, mint extract and food color; spread over chocolate layer.

Cover; refrigerate about 6 hours or until set. Cut into squares. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert. 6 to Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation.

Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.

Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias File