Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit prepare brownie mix as directed on package package spread the greast foil lined baking pans

Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out almost clean cool in the pan on wire rack

Meanwhile confectioners sugar 7 teaspoons of butter melted cream and peppermint extract into a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth spread evenly over cool brownie refrigerate 30 minutes

Microwave chocolate and remaining one and a half cup 1 stick butter in large microwave bowl on high 2 minutes or until butter is melted stir until chocolate is completely melted spread over the chilled brownies sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies cut into bars