INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
1/3 cup
dark or dutch processed cocoa powder
1/4 tsp
baking powder
1/4 tsp
salt
5 oz
dark or bittersweet chocolate (70-75%), chopped
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 cup
granulated sugar
2
large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 tsp
vanilla extract
1/4 tsp
peppermint extract
6 oz
good quality white chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp
vegetable shortening
3
to 4 candy canes, coarsely chopped or crushed (about 1/2 cup)