"Peppermint buttercream is sandwiched between homemade chocolate cookies; then the sandwiches are rolled in crushed candy canes...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 large egg
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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2 drops (or more) red food coloring
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1/2 cup crushed red-and-white-striped candy canes or hard peppermint candies (about 4 ounces)