York Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

butter, softened to room temperature (if using salted butter, omit added salt below)

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

packed light brown sugar (or dark brown)

large eggs

and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking soda

3/4 tsp

salt

and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

11 oz

bag York Peppermint Patties (about 26)