Choco-Mint Nanaimo Squares

Directions

1. 1
   For base: Stir 3/4 c.
2. 2
   butter, icing sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and eggs until well blended.
3. 3
   Add graham wafer crumbs, coconut, and nuts; mix well.
4. 4
   Press firmly into 13x9 inch pan.
5. 5
   Cream 1/3 c.
6. 6
   butter in medium bowl.
7. 7
   Mix in pudding powder.
8. 8
   Keep beating.
9. 9
   Alternately beat in icing sugar and milk until smooth and creamy.
10. 10
    Beat in food coloring until a mint green colour.
11. 11
    Spread filling over base.
12. 12
    Chill 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Melt mint chocolate chips and milk over low heat.
14. 14
    Spread quickly over chilled filling.
15. 15
    Chill 2 hours before serving.
16. 16
    Cut into bars.
17. 17
    Store in covered container in fridge.