Ingredients

  • 1 c. crushed chocolate covered mint flavored cookies
  • 3 Tbsp. hot water
  • 1 graham cracker crumbs crust
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 8 oz. Cool Whip
  • 8 to 10 drops green food coloring
  • additional thawed Cool Whip

Method

  • Mix cookies and hot water in small bowl.
  • Spread evenly in bottom of crust.
  • Cream the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add milk and peppermint extract.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Gently stir in whipped topping and food coloring.
  • Spoon mixture into pie crust.
  • Smooth top with spatula.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
  • Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and maraschino cherry.