Grasshopper Cookie Food

GRASSHOPPER PIE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk until smooth. Beat in the food coloring. Coarsely crush 16 cookies; stir into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the crust. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining cookies.

GRASSHOPPER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and flour and mix till well combined.
• Divide into 12 balls and place an oreo on each cookie.
• Form the cookie dough around the oreo to completely cover the oreo.
• Place the cookie sheet into the oven and bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, or a stand mixer, whip the butter till nice and soft, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
• Add 4 drops of green food coloring and mix.
• Add more food coloring as needed to achieve the right shade of green desired.
• Once the cookies have cooled, you can pipe or just spread the icing over the cookies in a thick layer.
• Place the melting chips or the chocolate chips and butter into a microwave safe dish and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Remove and stir. Place back in the microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir again.
• Once the chocolate is completely melted and there are no longer any lumps, the chocolate is ready to be used.
• Pour a spoon of the ganache in the center of the green icing, making sure to smooth out to a ¼ inch from the edges.
• Sprinkle the tops with the chopped andes mints.