17 Oreo Cookies
3 T butter, melted
Crush cookies and mix with butter. Pour into a pie pan and press into bottom and sides of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
6 ounce package Andes mint wafers
4 c miniature marshmallows
1/4 c sugar
2 T butter
1/3 c creme de menthe or to desired taste
green food coloring if desired
1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream, whipped OR Cool Whip
Cut a few mints into large pieces for garnishing and the rest into smaller pieces. Set aside.
In the top of a double boiler, combine marshmallows, sugar and 2 T butter, cook until marshmallows are completely melted and well combined.
Remove from heat and stir in creme de menthe and food coloring. Cool to room temperature.
Fold in whipped, whipped cream and small bits of chopped mints. Pour into pie crust.
Garnish with remaining chopped mints and freeze until firm.
Store in the freezer.
