Peppermint Pattie Brownies

I made these for the teachers at school this spring...big hit!! I'm making them again tomorrow for Bible study!


Peppermint Pattie Brownies

• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 3 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extact
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (12 ounces) chocolate-covered peppermint patties

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  
• Beat in vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Spread about two-thirds of the batter in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Arrange peppermint patties over top.
  
• Carefully spread remaining batter over patties. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (top will appear uneven).
• Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 to 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 257 calories,