Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where taste buds dance and hearts find solace in the sweet embrace of "Carolina Moon Chocolates." Prepare to embark on a journey of unmatched flavor as we uncover the secrets behind crafting this heavenly confection. Discover the delicate balance of rich chocolate, creamy filling, and a touch of Southern charm that makes these chocolates so irresistible. Let your senses awaken as we delve into the art of creating these delectable treats, promising an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more.
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CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
Steps:
- Freeze the almonds for 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment
- In a food processor, combine the almonds and the confectioners sugar and pulse on and off for 40 seconds, or until powdery. Add the cocoa powder and pulse very briefly just to mix.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to very soft peaks and beat in the granulated sugar until the mixture is glossy, 1 minute, more. Sieve the almond-cocoa mixture over the egg whites and gently fold it in, being careful not to crush too much air out of the egg whites. Using a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip, pipe 1 1/2-inch circles of the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheets. Very gently poke a whole almond into the top of each one. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm, turning the pans around halfway through the cooking time to cook them evenly. Transfer the sheets of paper onto damp tea towels and let stand for 5 minutes, then peel the macaroons off and finish cooling them on a rack. Serve at room temperature or store in an airtight tin, layered with sheets of waxed paper, for up to 2 weeks.
CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
You don't have to serve these amaretti scuri with the budino di cioccolato but I had to do something with the egg whites left over from the pudding and this is it. I love these macaroons so much that I gladly make them without that excuse, though. They are heady with chocolate and gorgeously chewy and, all in all, dangerously addictive. Luckily (or not, depending on your point of view here) they are quick and easy to make.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 26m
Yield about 25
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment or preferably silicon pad.
- Mix egg whites (unbeaten) with the ground almonds, cocoa and powdered sugar until you have a sticky but cohesive mixture.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and dip your hands in it to wet them before rolling the mixture into little balls the size of small walnuts. You will probably have to redunk your hands to keep wetting them as you go.
- Arrange the macaroon-balls on the lined baking tray and put in the oven to bake for 11 minutes. It's hard to tell when they're ready, as they will seem squishy but they harden up a little as they cool, and anyway, they should be damp within; that's what makes them chewy, so don't worry that the macaroons look sticky underneath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 7 grams
OATMEAL CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS
No fuss, no bake, coconut, oatmeal, and chocolate cookies! One of our Christmas favorites! You can also freeze these! Enjoy!
Provided by Mama Corsilli
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix oats, coconut, and cocoa powder together in a bowl.
- Bring sugar, butter, and milk to a boil in saucepan, stirring occasionally; remove immediately from heat and stir into oat mixture.
- Drop 15 spoonfuls of batter onto a sheet of waxed paper. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 61.9 mg, Sugar 29 g
CHOCOLATE MACARONS
These luxurious little macarons are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 45m
Yield Makes 12 filled macarons
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/ 160C fan/gas 4. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Sift the icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl, then stir in the ground almonds. Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold them into the dry ingredients.
- Fill an icing bag fitted with a plain nozzle with the mixture (or put in a large food bag and snip off the corner). Pipe 24 small blobs, about 3cm across, onto the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Smooth the surface with a wet finger, then leave for 15 mins to dry out. Bake for 15-20 mins until macaroons feel firm to the touch and peel easily off the paper. Cool on the paper, then peel off and store in a tin for up to 1 week.
- To make the filling, put chocolate into a heatproof bowl and gently melt over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir in the warm milk until smooth. Leave to cool and thicken a little, then use to sandwich the macarons together
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT MACAROONS
Even first-time cookie makers can pull off super moist, tender, chewy macaroons. Using sweetened condensed milk streamlines the operation and produces a very nice texture. Simple to make and easy to transport, these are the ultimate cookies to bring to any potluck. Just stick an almond inside each macaroon if you want to relive that chocolate-coated coconut-filled candy bar of your childhood.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Cookies Macaroon Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine condensed milk, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, and egg white in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add about 2 1/3 cups shredded coconut. Mix with a spatula until mixture is sticky and holds together. Form into balls using a sorbet scoop.
- Roll balls in remaining coconut. Space macaroons evenly onto a silicone-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 3/4 of the chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the chocolate until it melts.
- Dip the base of each cooled macaroon about 1/8 inch into the chocolate. Place cookies, chocolate-side down, on parchment paper. Let chocolate harden completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
EASY CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
These traditional coconut cookies get a flavor twist when melted unsweetened chocolate, chopped white chocolate and pecans are added to the batter.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 27m
Yield 24 servings, 1 cookie each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Microwave unsweetened chocolate and milk in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Drop heaping teaspoons of chocolate mixture, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 10 to 12 min. or until tops are set. Immediately transfer cookies from baking sheets to wire racks; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
CHOCOLATE MACAROONS
I've been saving this since 1997 from McCall's magazine. Here are the last three recipes. Go to Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls to read more. Here is the last Macaroon recipe. Here is a few other interesting things they had in the artical. A taste of history: The seder plate...Every food represents portions of the Passover story. Zeroah, a roasted shank bone, symbolizes the lamb sacrificed on Passover eve. A roasted egg, betzah, signifies eternal life. Haroset, a mix of apples and wine, is inspired by the mortar used to build Pharaoh's cities. Horseradish is a reminder of life in slavery. Karpas, a vegetable dipped in salt water, commemorates spring. Calling all kids...The afikomen, or ceremonial matzo, is hidden at the beginning of dinner by the seder leader. A prize (usually candy or money) goes to the child who finds it. The matzo is then shared by everyone at the table.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 15 Macaroons
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; lightly coat with cooking spray (if using nonstick pans or liners, do not use cooking spray).
- In large bowl, toss coconut with sugar until evenly coated. In a pan melt the chocolate; let cool slightly. In small bowl, combine egg whites, chocolate, vanilla and salt until blended. Add to coconut mixture; blend well with spatula.
- On prepared baking sheet, form heaping table-spoonfuls of mixture into 15 mounds, 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden and tops start to brown (centers will be slightly soft). Let cool 10 minutes on baking sheet; remove with spatula to wire rack; let cool completely on rack. Best served the same day, but can be stored overnight in airtight container.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the flavor of your truffles. Look for chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, velvety texture.
- Use fresh cream: Fresh cream will give your truffles a richer flavor and a creamier texture. Avoid using ultra-pasteurized cream, as it can have a slightly cooked flavor.
- Don't overmix the ganache: Overmixing the ganache can make it grainy. Stir it just until the chocolate and cream are combined.
- Chill the ganache thoroughly: Chilling the ganache will make it easier to handle and coat with the chocolate.
- Use a variety of toppings: You can use a variety of toppings to decorate your truffles, such as cocoa powder, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even edible glitter.
Conclusion:
Chocolate truffles are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are relatively easy to make, but they do require some time and patience. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your chocolate truffles turn out perfect every time.
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