Sensational Peppermint Patties Brownies Recipe

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (3.5 L) baking pan; set aside. (Decrease temperature to 325°F (170°C) if using a glass baking dish.) Remove wrappers from peppermint patties.

2. Stir butter with sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in eggs until well combined. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt until well blended. Measure out 2 cups (500 mL) of batter; reserve.

3. Spread remaining batter in prepared pan. Arrange patties, about 1/2-inch (1 cm) apart, in a single layer over batter. Top with reserved batter.

4. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Place on a rack and cool completely; cut into squares.

Makes about 36 squares.