[mint sticks]

Prep Time: 20 minutes - Yield: 3 dozen "sticks"

crust:
6 TB cocoa powder
1/2 Cup margarine, melted
2 TB canola oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 Cup sugar
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 cup flour

filling:
1 Cup powdered sugar
1 TB milk
3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring

glaze:
2 TB cocoa powder
4 TB margarine, melted

For crust: Preheat oven to 350. Mix together melted margarine, oil and cocoa powder in large bowl. Stir in sugar and beaten eggs. Add flour and peppermint extract. Mix well. Pour into well greased 9" square pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.

For filling: Combine all filling ingredients. Stir until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

For glaze: Combine cocoa powder and melted margarine together to form the glaze. Pour glaze over the top of the filling. Spread evening with a small spatula.

Cut into rectangular bite-size pieces.