Cookies with Candy Cane Buttercream

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

all-purpose flour ((+1 tbsp) )

1/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

8 oz

semi-sweet chocolate, chopped ((I used 1 package Baker’s Semi Sweet chocolate))

eggs

1 tsp

vanilla extract

5 tbsp

unsalted butter ((softened to room temperature))

3/4 cup

light brown sugar

1/4 cup

sugar

1 cup

mini chocolate chips

3/4 cup

unsalted butter ((softened to room temperature))

2 cups

confectioners (powdered) sugar ((sifted) )

3 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tbsp

heavy cream ((or milk))

1/2 cup

candy cane dust, sifted ((about 8-10 candy canes pulverized in a food processor) crushed candy canes for rolling, optional)