CHOCOLATE MINT MACARONS
We've taken the guesswork out of making these patisserie beauties, so you can prepare this popular French cookie at home (for less than 25 cents a pop!). Be sure to weigh the ingredients precisely, and follow the step-by-step directions to make meringue, fold in the almond mixture, and pipe the batter into rounds. Delight one and all with the gorgeous, delicious, professional-looking results.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield Makes 20 to 25 sandwich cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lower third. Place almonds in a food processor; process until as fine as possible, about 1 minute. Add confectioners' sugar; process until combined, about 1 minute.
- Pass almond mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer solids in sieve to food processor; grind and sift again, pressing down on clumps. Repeat until less than 2 tablespoons of solids remains in sieve.
- Whisk egg whites and granulated sugar by hand to combine. Beat on medium speed (4 on a KitchenAid) 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high (6) and beat 2 minutes. Then beat on high (8) 2 minutes more.
- The beaten egg whites will hold stiff, glossy peaks when you lift the whisk out of the bowl. Add peppermint extract and food coloring, and beat on highest speed 30 seconds.
- Add dry ingredients all at once. Fold with a spatula from bottom of bowl upward, then press flat side of spatula firmly through middle of mixture. Repeat just until batter flows like lava, 35 to 40 complete strokes.
- Rest a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch round tip (Ateco #804) inside a glass. Transfer batter to bag; secure top. Dab some batter remaining in bowl onto corners of 2 heavy baking sheets; line with parchment.
- With piping tip 1/2 inch above sheet, pipe batter into a 3/4-inch round, then swirl tip off to one side. Repeat, spacing rounds 1 inch apart. Tap sheets firmly against counter 2 or 3 times to release air bubbles.
- Finely grate bittersweet chocolate over half of unbaked rounds.
- Filling: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until bubbles begin to form. Add bittersweet chocolate and butter; stir to combine. Let cool until thick and spreadable.
- Bake 1 sheet at a time, rotating halfway through, until risen and just set, 13 minutes. Let cool. Pipe or spread filling on flat sides of half of cookies; top with remaining half. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
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Bilal Chanar
[email protected]These macarons are a bit delicate, so be careful when you're handling them.
Katie Thibeau
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real mint extract. It gives the macarons a really fresh, authentic flavor.
Donnagale Hall
[email protected]These macarons are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're sure to impress.
Dawn Smith
[email protected]I've never made macarons before, but this recipe made it really easy. I'm definitely going to make these again.
Nazeema Harker
[email protected]These macarons are so pretty! They look like they came from a professional bakery.
Jm jahangir Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but I actually really enjoyed these macarons. The chocolate flavor is really rich and decadent.
Dianne alfraih
[email protected]These macarons are a bit pricey to make, but they are worth every penny.
ANAM Queen
[email protected]I love the delicate flavor of these macarons. They're not too sweet, and the mint adds a nice refreshing touch.
ash martensz
[email protected]These macarons are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
jeremiah mugagga
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good chocolate mint macaron recipe for ages.
Tufinda Tufinda
[email protected]These macarons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort.
Love Match
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the macarons to rise, but I think that was my fault. They still tasted great.
Hamim Official
[email protected]The chocolate mint flavor combination is divine. I could eat these macarons every day.
Mary Bennett
[email protected]I love how easy these macarons are to make. I'm not a professional baker, but these turned out perfect.
Renee Terry
[email protected]These chocolate mint macarons were a huge hit at my last party! They were so delicious and looked so elegant.