Peppermint Patty Brownies

These are grrreeaat!!! As my oldest daughter will tell you-it helps to peel the mints first!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups butter, melted
• 3  cups sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 5  eggs
• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup  cocoa
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 24  small  peppermint patties

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Grease 13x9 pan.
3. In a large bowl whisk together butter, sugar and vanilla.
4. Add eggs and whisk until well blended.
5. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
6. Mix well and reserve 2 cups.
7. Spread batter in greased pan.
8. Arrange the patties in a single layer.
9. Spread reserved batter on top.
10. Bake for 50-55 minutes.