Peppermint Patties Brownies

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Bake at 425u0b0 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.

butter, chocolate, coffee granules, boiling water, eggs, sugar, vanilla, almond, flour, salt, walnuts, chocolate

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/peppermint-patties-brownies/ (may not work)