Rick's Cookie Tips: stay ahead, be realistic, get creative, assemble your tools before baking, and carry on. 🍪
In This RecipeWhisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa, allspice, chile de arbol or cayenne, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl until completely combined.
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350°. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Divide dough into four pieces so you can work with each more easily. Return the others to the fridge. Take one piece and place on heavily floured parchment paper on a clean work surface. flour the top of the dough and place another parchment on top and roll out to ¼” thick. Punch out pigs with a lightly floured cutter and transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing 1/2" apart.
In a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium saucepan of simmering water, add chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.