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chocolate macaroons

Chocolate Macaroons

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These rich, French-style Chocolate Macaroons feature a crisp outer shell, a chewy center, and a decadent dark chocolate ganache filling. Rest the piped shells until a dry skin forms to ensure perfect ruffled feet.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond flour, finely ground Sift twice for smooth shells
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar Provides structure
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 3 large egg whites Room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar For stabilizing the meringue
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate Chopped fine for filling
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream Heated for the ganache

Equipment

  • 1 piping bag For forming shells
  • 2 Baking sheet For baking
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer For sifting
  • 1 stand mixer For whipping meringue

Method
 

  1. Combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a bowl, sifting twice to remove any lumps.
  2. Beat the room temperature egg whites until foamy, slowly add granulated sugar, and whisk to stiff, glossy peaks.
    whipping meringue for macarons
  3. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the meringue with a spatula just until the batter flows like molten lava.
    folding chocolate macaron batter
  4. Transfer the batter to a piping bag, pipe small circles onto a parchment-lined pan, and tap the tray to release air bubbles.
  5. Let the piped shells sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until a dry skin forms on the surface.
  6. Bake in a preheated 300F oven for 15 minutes until the feet are set, then cool completely on the pan.
    drying macaron shells until skin forms
  7. Heat the heavy cream, pour it over the chopped dark chocolate, and stir until completely smooth and pipeable.
  8. Pipe the cooled ganache onto the flat side of half the shells and gently press a second shell on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 25gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Always bring them to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to soften the ganache.

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