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Peppermint Brownies

3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crushed peppermint candy, divided
GLAZE:
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil and

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set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat oil and sugar until blended.
Beat in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt;
gradually add to creamed mixture. Set aside 2 tablespoons peppermint
candy for garnish; stir remaining candy into creamed mixture. Spread
into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a
toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire
rack. For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and
shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies; sprinkle with
reserved candy.

Yield: 2 dozen.