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Mallow Mint Dessert Recipe

This minty marshmallow whip served on a cookie crumb crust will have folks asking for seconds. "It's very light and refreshing," says Eleanor Mielke of Mitchell, South Dakota. "I like to top each serving with a dab of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry."

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Mallow Mint Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

32 large marshmallows
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon mint extract
3 drops green food coloring
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1-3/4 cups crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes or until marshmallows are melted. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the mint extract and food coloring. Fold in whipped cream.
In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. dish. Top with marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cookie crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 417 calories, 27 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 209 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Mallow Mint Dessert in Quick Cooking July/August 2003, p19