1. Melt dark chocolate slowly on stovetop or in microwave
2. While the chocolate is melting, mix together tahini, maple syrup, and peppermint extract
3. Fill dates with tahini, maple, peppermint mixtures
4. Coat filled dates with melted chocolate and set on plate, sprinkle with crushed candy cane if using
5. Immediately transfer to fridge and allow chocolate to harden
6. Serve cold