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Chocolate Macarons

Delicious Chocolate Macarons: Elevate Your Dessert Game

Indulge in Chocolate Macarons, delightful gluten-free pastries with rich chocolate filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder or carob powder for caffeine-free
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3 large Egg Whites at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache
  • 1/2 cup Flavored Buttercream for variations

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk together almond flour, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Sift the mixture.
  3. Whip egg whites until foamy, gradually add granulated sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until smooth and shiny.
  5. Pipe small circles of batter, about 1.5 inches in diameter, onto the prepared sheets.
  6. Allow the piped macarons to rest for 30 minutes, then bake for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Cool the macarons on sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Freeze for up to three months.

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