PEPPERMINT PATTIES BROWNIES

Peppermint Patties Brownies image

I think these are the best brownies around. They've always been well received by friends and family. My brother-in-law likes them so much that I made him a gift for his birthday, Christmas and other holidays.-Tami Somorajski, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon boiling water
5 eggs
3-3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
44 chocolate-covered peppermint patties

Steps:

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; brush over foil and set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dissolve coffee granules in boiling water., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Beat in the vanilla, almond extract, coffee mixture and chocolate until fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in walnuts., Pour half of the batter into prepared pan. Top with a layer of peppermint patties, filling in the gaps with peppermint pieces. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 425° for 23-27 minutes or until top is set. Cool on a wire rack. Using foil, remove brownies from pan. Chill for 6 hours or overnight before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.