Chilli Chocolate Amaretti

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   Tip: Use a high-quality parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the biscuits.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Use a digital scale or measuring cups to accurately measure the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, melt the dark chocolate and milk powder in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

   Tip: Use a double boiler if the microwave does not melt the chocolate evenly.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better whisking.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

   Tip: Do not overmix the dough.

6. 6

   Add the melted chocolate mixture, chilli powder, aniseed, and cocoa powder to the dough and mix until combined.

   Tip: Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the dough.

7. 7

   Scoop the dough into small balls, about 2.5 cm in diameter.

   Tip: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to achieve uniform shapes.

8. 8

   Place the balls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each biscuit.

   Tip: Use a pencil to mark the centre of each biscuit.

9. 9

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

   Tip: Rotate the baking tray halfway through the baking time.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes.

    Tip: Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Once cooled, dip the tops of the biscuits in melted chocolate and sprinkle with chilli powder.

    Tip: Use a fork to drizzle the melted chocolate evenly.