Chocolate Mint Pie(Yields 8 Servings)

• 1 c. crushed chocolate covered mint flavored cookies
• 3 Tbsp. hot water
• 1 prepared graham crust
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
• 3 1/2 c. (8 oz.) Cool Whip nondairy whipped topping
• 8 to 10 drops green coloring

1. Mix cookies and hot water in small bowl.
2. Spread evenly in bottom of crust.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
4. Add milk and peppermint extract.
5. Beat until smooth.
6. Gently stir in whipped topping and food coloring.
7. Spoon mixture into pie crust.
8. Smooth top with spatula.
9. Refrigerate 3 hours or until set.
10. If desired, garnish with whipped topping and maraschino cherries.
11. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

chocolate covered mint, water, graham crust, cream cheese, sugar, milk, peppermint

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=693852 (may not work)