Peppermint Patty Brownies

9 peppermint patty miniatures
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 C flour
1/2 C brown sugar
1/4 C cocoa
1/4 C sugar
4 T butter
1/2 t vanilla
1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 inch baking pan with baking sptray or grease and flour. In a saucepan, melt butter, cocoa and chocolate together over low heat. Stir occasionally, and when the chocolate is nearly melted, remove from heat. Whisk until smooth. Set aside. In a small bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat together brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla until frothy. Slowly stream the chocolate mixture into teh eggs and mix to combine. Gradually stir in dry ingredients and mix until the batter is thick and glossy. Pour half into prepared pan. Top with peppermint patties, then top with remaining batter. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing and serving.