New Year's. 1/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup green creme de menthe 1 cup finely chopped walnuts Combine unsweetened chocolate and butter in a small, heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Let stand 10 minutes.Beat eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add flour, salt, vanilla, and chocolate mixture; beat at low speed 1 minute.Spoon mixture into a lightly greased and floured 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; spread Creme de Menthe Frosting over top. Chill at least 4 hours.Drizzle melted chocolate over frosting, or pipe in desired design using metal tip No. 3 or 4. Cut into bars immediately. Remove from pan, and chill at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

walnuts in a mixing bowl; beat at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Yield: enough for 4 dozen bars.