Peppermint Patty Brownies

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in vanilla.
4. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5. Spread about two-thirds of the batter in a greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan.
6. Arrange peppermint patties over top.
7. Carefully spread remaining batter over patties.
8. 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).
9. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.