Easy Mint Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
3. 3
   In large bowl, mix together butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs and stir until blended.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add to sugar mixture and blend well. Reserve 2 cups batter and set aside.
6. 6
   Spread remaining batter in prepared pan.
7. 7
   Place peppermint patties in a single layer over batter, about an inch apart.
8. 8
   Spread reserved batter over patties.
9. 9
   Bake 50 to 55 minutes.
10. 10
    Do not overbake.
11. 11
    Cool and cut into 36 bars.