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Grasshopper bars on a wire rack.

Easy No Bake Grasshopper Bars

These Easy No Bake Grasshopper Bars are a creamy, mint chocolate dessert made with a chocolate cookie crust, smooth mint filling, and rich chocolate topping. This simple no-bake dessert is perfect for holidays, parties, and anytime you’re craving the classic chocolate and mint flavor combination.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Equipment

  • 8x8 Baking Pan This size pan creates perfectly thick bars with defined layers. You can also use a 9x9 pan for slightly thinner bars.
  • Parchment Paper: Lining the pan with parchment (with extra hanging over the sides) makes it easy to lift the bars out of the pan for clean slicing.
  • Food Processor or Blender The easiest way to crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs for the crust. If you don’t have one, a zip-top bag and rolling pin work too.
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer Helps create a smooth, fluffy mint filling and prevents lumps in the cream cheese mixture.

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos-style)
  • 5 tablespoon melted butter

For the Creamy Mint Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
  • Green food coloring

For the Chocolate Topping:

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate wafers
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

Make the Crust:

  • Crush cookies into fine crumbs (food processor works best).
  • Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
  • Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan.
  • Chill for 15 minutes.

Make the Mint Layer:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract.
  • Mix in heavy cream until fluffy and spreadable.
  • Add a few drops of green coloring if desired.
  • Spread evenly over chilled crust.
  • Refrigerate 30–45 minutes.

Add the Chocolate Topping:

  • Melt chocolate wafers and butter together in 20-second microwave intervals.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Pour over mint layer and spread evenly.
    Chill 1–2 hours until firm.
    Let sit at room temp 5–10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.

Notes

 Recipe Notes:
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant green without thinning filling.
  • Don’t overdo peppermint! start small!
  • Run knife under hot water between slices.
  • Be Patient! Don't slice to early!
Keyword Easy grasshopper dessert, Grasshopper bars, Mint chocolate dessert bars, No bake mint chocolate bars