Brownies with Candy-Coated Chocolate

Brownies with Candy-Coated Chocolate

2 cups candy-covered chocolate pieces, divided
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

2. Place 1 1/2 cups candy in a resealable plastic bag and coarsely crush with a rolling pin. Reserve remaining candy for topping.

3. Place butter and crushed candy in a large bowl. Microwave until just melted; stirring every 20 seconds; pieces of candy coating will still be visible. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Whisk in sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour.

4. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate pieces on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge comes out clean.

Makes 16 bars.