INGREDIENTS
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For Bites
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3/4 cup Ghirardelli® Unsweetened Cocoa
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup warm water
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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3 tablespoons sunflower oil
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1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
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Peppermint candies coarsely chopped, for garnish
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For Frosting
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3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract