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Irresistible Chocolate Macarons

Irresistible Chocolate Macarons That Will Steal Your Heart

Discover how to create Irresistible Chocolate Macarons, delicious gluten-free treats that impress everyone!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 100 grams Almond Flour Can substitute with hazelnut flour.
  • 100 grams Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 30 grams Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened cocoa for best taste.
  • 1 gram Salt Use fine sea salt.
  • 75 grams Egg Whites Age for 24 hours for better meringue.
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar Add gradually while whipping.
Fillings
  • 100 grams Chocolate Ganache For a rich filling.
  • 100 grams Buttercream Consider flavored versions.
  • 100 grams Fruit Preserves Raspberry is a great choice.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Sifter

Method
 

Macaron Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Whisk together almond flour, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Sift the mixture.
  3. Whip aged egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until smooth.
  5. Pipe uniform circles onto prepared baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm to touch, then cool completely before removing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store uneaten macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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