Ottijiet Maltese Spice Biscuits

About this recipe

Enjoy these traditional Maltese Ottijiet biscuits spiced with a blend of warm Mediterranean spices. Perfect for dunking in coffee or tea, they offer a crunchy texture and exquisite flavor, bringing the essence of Malta to your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 250 g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp ground anise seeds
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 100 g unsalted butter, softened
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Mix flour, baking powder, and all spices in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.

5. 5

   Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet to form dough.

6. 6

   Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten with a fork on the baking sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.

8. 8

   Cool on a wire rack and serve.