Instructions: Heat oven to 350. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, using a spoon or wire whisk, stir together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; stir until well-blended.

Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; blend well.

Set aside 2 cups batter.

Spread remaining batter in prepared pan. Arrange peppermint patties about 1/2 inch apart in a single layer over the batter. Spread reserved 2 cups batter over patties.

Bake 50-55 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Makes about 36 brownies.

NOTES : I found this in a magazine many years ago at Christmastime. Ive made the brownies many times. Very good. I only bake them 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

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