Peppermint Patty Brownies

PEPPERMINT PATTY BROWNIES

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
6 Tbs. + 1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 mini chocolate-covered peppermint candies, quartered + additional for garnish
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 Tbs. milk
Red and green decorating gel

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9" square baking pan with foil; coat with cooking spray. In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with 6 Tbs. butter, stirring every 20 seconds. Stir in sugar, eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla. Stir in flour. Fold in candies. Spread in pan; bake 22-25 minutes or until pick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove to rack; remove foil. Cool. On medium speed, beat remaining butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar then milk and remaining vanilla. Spread over brownies; garnish with decorating gel and candies, if desired.