Ingredients:
– 1 cup of all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
– 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 1/3 cup of finely crushed amaretti cookies
– 1 cup of chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (milk or dark chocolate)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk them together.
3. In a separate large bowl, the butter using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until they are well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until the dough comes together.
6. Stir in the finely crushed amaretti cookies until evenly incorporated.
7. Form the dough into small balls (about the size of a walnut) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them around 2 inches apart.
8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are set and slightly firm to the touch.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. When the cookies are completely cool, melt the chocolate chips or chocolate chunks in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
12. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, using a fork or a spoon to ensure that the cookie is well coated.
13. Place the cookies on a clean piece of parchment paper and let them cool for 30-45 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
Serve these delicious chocolate-covered amaretti cookies to your family, friends, or guests. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature, but they probably won’t last that long. Happy baking!