½cupmini chocolate chipsplus additional for garnish, optional
Instructions
For the Chocolate Crust
In an 8x11 baking dish, combine the chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir well until the crumbs are evenly moist and crumbly.
Gently press the mixture with your hands into the bottom of the pan in an even later.
Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
For the Mint Chocolate Chip Filling
In a large bowl, with a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the mint extract, vanilla, and green food coloring. Mix until smooth and all of the color is evenly incorporated.
On low speed, fold in 12 ounces of the whipped topping.
Fold in the miniature chocolate chips.
Evenly spread the mixture over the prepared crust. Top with the remaining whipped topping, cover, and refrigerate for one hour before serving.
Serve with additional whipped topping, chocolate syrup, and more chocolate chips if desired.