Luck of the Irish Dessert Squares

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
• 1/3 cup milk
• 5 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed (about 12 ounces), divided
• 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food coloring
• Mint leaves, optional

Chocolate Crumb Crust Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
• 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Chocolate Crumb Crust Instructions

1. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cocoa, and melted butter or margarine in a small bowl; stir until well blended. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch square pan.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chocolate Crumb Crust in a 9-inch square pan.
2. Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well blended. Add the cocoa alternately with the milk, beating until smooth. Gradually fold in 3 cups of the whipped topping. Spoon the mixture over the crust.
3. Stir the remaining 2 cups whipped topping with the peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring in a small bowl. Spread over the chocolate layer. Cover and refrigerate about 6 hours or until set. Cut into squares. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.