Mint Chocolate Brownies

Mint Chocolate Brownies
8 T. unsalted butter (plus more for pan)
8 ounces of semi-sweet or bitter-sweet chocolate chopped
1 c. sugar
3/4 t. salt
3 large eggs
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
25 small chocolate peppermint patties

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8 inch square baking pan.

2. Place chocolate and butter in a double boiler and stir occassionaly until melted.

3. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar and salt until smooth; whisk in eggs. Gently whisk in flour and cocoa powder just until smooth (do not overmix).

4. Spread 1/2 of batter in prepared pan. Arrange peppermint patties on batter in a single layer, leavinga narrow border on all sides. Top with remaining batter, and smooth surface. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Approx. 45-55 minutes.

5. Cool Completely.