Crinkle Cookies with Peppermint Cream | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 & 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 3/4 cup salted butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp peppermint extract, more to taste
• 8 peppermint candy canes