York Peppermint Brownies

 from Melissa Mantor

1 1/2 C. Unsalted Butter, melted

3 C. Sugar

1 Tbsp. Vanilla

5 Eggs

2 C. Flour

1 C. Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Salt

24 small York Peppermint Patties, unwrapped OR, use my new find, the 2 bags of Mini Peppermint Patties York Premier Baking Bits.

Preheat over to 350*. (325* for glass pans) Grease a 9x13 Baking Dish. In large bowl, stir in melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, and stir until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Blend well. Spread HALF of the mixture in the bottom of the 9x13 pan. Arrange the York Peppermint Patties on top in a single layer about 1/2" apart (6 rows x4 rows) Spread remaining mixture on top of the mints. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until Brownies pull away from the sides. While warm, dust top with Powdered sugar.