Peppermint Squares

By NancyHarvey

Ingredients

• BOTTOM:
• 1/2 cup margarine (melted)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cocoa
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1-3/4 to 2 cups graham wafer crumbs
• 1 cup fine coconut
• 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
• FILLING:
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 3 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp custard powder
• 3 cups icing sugar
• peppermint flavoring
• food coloring
• TOP:
• 4 squares chocolate
• 1 tbsp margarine

Preparation

Step 1

BOTTOM:
Put first 5 ingredients in a bowl over hot water, then mix the rest of the ingredients when ready. Press into the bottom of a 9x13" pan, and put in fridge while you make the next layer.
FILLING:
Cream all ingredients (do not melt butter), and spread into pan over the bottom.
TOP:
Melt chocolate and margarine, and spread over the first two layers. Let cool for several hours.