Milano Antica Recipe
Make Milano Antica Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Chill Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Heat Cream
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 7
Melt Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 8
Add Powdered Sugar
Stir in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Allow the filling to cool slightly before using.
Assembly and Baking
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 10
Shape Cookies
Once the dough has chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 11
Bake Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 12
Fill Cookies
Once cookies are cooled, spread a teaspoon of the chocolate filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie, creating a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.