Leprechaun Cookies 'N' Mint Cake

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350F (180C).

2. 2

   Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan.

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   Using food processor, chop candy bar pieces very finely; set aside in small bowl.

4. 4

   Prepare cake mix batter as directed on package, using water, vegetable oil and whole eggs.

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   In small bowl, reserve 1 1/2 cups batter; stir into reserved chopped candy bar.

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   Into remaining vanilla batter, stir in food color, if desired.

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   Pour into prepared pan.

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   Drop chocolate batter by spoonfuls into center of batter, about 1-inch in from each side of tube.

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   Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted comes out clean.

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    Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan, inverting onto wire rack.

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    Cool completely.

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    Top with COOKIES 'N' MINT GLAZE, if desired.

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    12 to 16 servings.

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    COOKIES 'N' MINT GLAZE: In small microwave-safe bowl, unwrap and breakCookies 'n' Mint Chocolate Bar (7 ounces) into pieces; add 1 teaspoon shortening (not butter, margarine or oil).

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    Microwave at HIGH (100%) 45 seconds.

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    In necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chocolate is melted when stirred.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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