Description
These Chocolate Almond Macarons are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavors of chocolate and almond in a delicate, crispy shell filled with luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate ganache (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. The batter should flow like lava and form a ribbon when lifted.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. The macarons are done when they have risen and formed a ‘foot.’
- Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheets before gently removing them.
- Once cooled, pair the macarons and fill them with chocolate ganache. Press them together gently.
Notes
- For a flavored macaron, add 1 teaspoon of your favorite extract (like almond or peppermint) to the meringue before folding in the dry ingredients.
- Experiment with different fillings such as fruit preserves, buttercream, or flavored ganaches to create a variety of macarons.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Not specified