1 1/2 c. butter, melted
3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
5 eggs
2 c. flour
1 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
24 sm. York Peppermint patties

Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl with spoon or whisk, stir butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; stir until well blended. Stir flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; blend well. Reserve 2 cups batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in prepared pan. Arrange peppermint patties in single layer over batter about 1/2 inch apart. Spread reserved 2 cups batter over patties. Bake 50 to 55 minutes at 350 degrees or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan, cool completely in pan, cut into squares. Makes about 36 brownies.