Mint Chocolate Brownies

A layer of peppermint patties gives these brownies a delicious twist.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 8  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8  ounces  semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 25  small  peppermint patties

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides; butter foil. Set aside.
3. Place chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water. Stir occasionally just until melted, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth; whisk in eggs. Gently whisk in flour and cocoa powder just until smooth (do not overmix).
5. Spread 1/3 of batter in prepared pan. Arrange peppermint patties on batter in a single layer, leaving a narrow border on all sides. Top with remaining batter, and smooth surface. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 45 to 55 minutes.
6. Cool completely in pan. Use foil to lift from pan; peel off foil and discard.
7. Cut into 16 squares.