Milk Chocolate Petits Fours

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

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

   Tip: Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.

   Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve even thickness.

6. 6

   Cut into small squares, about 5cm x 5cm.

   Tip: Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out the squares.

7. 7

   Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2cm of space between each petit four.

   Tip: Make sure they don't overlap.

8. 8

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

   Tip: Don't overbake.

9. 9

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

   Tip: Let them cool slightly.

10. 10

    Transfer the petit fours to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Let them cool completely before coating.

11. 11

    Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

    Tip: Stir until smooth and melted.

12. 12

    Dip each petit four into the melted chocolate, coating about 2/3 of the treat.

    Tip: Tap off any excess chocolate.

13. 13

    Place the coated petit fours on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat.

    Tip: Let the excess chocolate set.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

    Tip: Optional, but adds a nice touch.