Frozen Mint Mallow

Ingredients

• 20 cream-filled chocolate cookies
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 32 marshmallows
• 1/2 cup green creme de menthe
• 1 pint whipping cream (20 oz)

Directions

1. Crush cookies and combine with melted butter.
2. Set aside 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping.
3. Pat remainder on bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
4. Heat milk in top of double-boiler.
5. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
6. Cool. slightly and stir in creme de menthe.
7. Chill until slightly thickened.
8. Whip cream until beginning to thicken.
9. Gradually beat in marshmallow mixture and continue beating until thick.
10. Pour into pan, sprinkle with remaining crumbs and freeze until firm (6 to 12 hours).
11. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

When this is made in a spring-form pan (such as used for cheesecakes) it is very effective. Especially if it is decorated to suit the occasion. A cut-out such as a star, bell or Christmas tree may be placed on top of the filling before the crumbs are sprinkled over top.