Peppermint Pattie Fudge Bars

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Peppermint Pattie Fudge Bars

1-1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs(about 45 cookies)
1/2 cup HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk(not evaporated milk)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) YORK Mini Peppermint Patties, divided
Additional powdered sugar

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Stir together cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and melted butter. Press firmly on bottom of ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

  2. Beat sweetened condensed milk, flour, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, egg, vanilla and baking powder in large bowl until well blended. Spread evenly over prepared crust. Set aside 2 tablespoons peppermint pattie pieces; sprinkle remaining pieces over filling.

  3. Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Sprinkle cooled bars with additional powdered sugar.

  4. Place reserved peppermint patties in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until patties are melted and smooth when stirred. Drizzle over bars. Allow drizzle to set. Cut into bars. 36 bars.