No Bake Mint Chocolate Creme de Menthe Bars

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This recipe for no-bake Creme de Menthe bars comes from my grandmother.  It's been a staple of our holiday treat trays my whole life, and these chocolate mint confections (somewhere between a candy and a cookie) are a huge hit with everyone who tries them.  

No bake, chocolate and mint creme de menthe bars on a white marble background surrounded by fresh evergreen branches.

If you're looking for something quick and easy to whip up for Christmas, this is the recipe for you!

No bake mint chocolate bars on a plate, surrounded by fresh evergreen branches.

The combination of textures, the rich flavors... everything is just right about this vintage recipe.

No Bake creme de menthe bars lined up on a white marble surface, surrounded by fresh evergreen branches.

Nut haters?  Don't have any idea there are nuts in here.  It also looks like it might be gluten free, but it's not, so if you have anyone with nut or gluten allergies, warn them that this isn't fudge!

Four no bake mint chocolate bars on a plaid plate.

No Bake Chocolate Mint Creme de Menthe Bars Recipe:

Hand holding a no bake mint chocolate bar over a plate.

These no-bake bars are a MUST on our Christmas cookie trays, and I predict they'll be one of your new favorites, too.

Ingredients for first layer of no bake creme de menthe bars recipe.

Layer One Ingredients for the No Bake Creme de Menthe Bars:

  • 1 cup finely chopped nuts
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

First layer of no bake creme de menthe bars pressed into a 9x13 pan.

Combine layer one ingredients, and press into a greased 9x13 pan.  Place in fridge while you make layer two.

Ingredients for the second layer of the no bake creme de menthe bars recipe.

Ingredients for Layer Two of the Creme de Menthe Bars:

  • 4 Tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 4 Tablespoons Creme de Menthe liqueur
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted

Second layer of no bake mint chocolate bars spread and ready to refrigerate in a 9x13 pan.

Beat all layer two ingredients together.  Spread over the first layer, and refrigerate until firm.

Ingredients for the third layer of no bake mint chocolate bars in a white bowl.

No Bake Creme de Menthe Bars Layer Three Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butter

Melt the chocolate chips and butter together.  I just do it in the microwave.  Mix until well combined, and spread over the mint layer.  Refrigerate until firm.

No bake creme de menthe bars surrounded by walnuts, chocolate chips, and fresh evergreen branches.

Cut the creme de menth bars into... bars.  

Hand holding no bake, mint chocolate Creme de Menthe bars over a plate.

Store in the refrigerator.

Printable, One Page No-Bake Creme de Menthe Bars Recipe:

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