HAZELNUT MACARONS
You don't have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons take attention to detail, but they're not hard to make-and they're simply a delight, both for personal snacking and giving as gifts! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place hazelnuts and confectioners' sugar in a food processor; pulse until nuts are finely ground., Add salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in hazelnut mixture., With a pastry bag, pipe 1-in.-diameter cookies 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned and firm to the touch, 9-12 minutes. Transfer cookies on the parchment to wire racks; cool completely., For the buttercream, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot syrup into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in espresso powder and vanilla; cool completely., In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in cooled syrup. Beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Refrigerate until mixture firms to a spreading consistency, about 10 minutes., Spread about 1-1/2 tsp buttercream onto the bottom of each of half the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Korben Dallas
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting these macarons to turn out right. I followed the recipe exactly, but they kept coming out flat and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I'm not giving up. I'm going to try again soon.
Manik Gos
[email protected]I'm not a fan of macarons, but I have to admit that these were pretty good. The hazelnut flavor was subtle but delicious, and the texture was perfect. I would definitely try these again.
Demetrick Bonier
[email protected]These macarons are a bit pricey to make, but they are worth every penny. They are absolutely delicious, and they are sure to impress your guests. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Samir Bhai
[email protected]I'm a professional baker, and I have to say that these macarons are some of the best I've ever tasted. The hazelnut flavor is perfectly balanced, and the texture is amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macarons.
MWESIGYE DANIEL
[email protected]I made these macarons for my friend's birthday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.
sidratul montaha
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I made these macarons with almond flour instead of hazelnut flour. They turned out great! The almond flavor was just as delicious as the hazelnut flavor would have been.
Cherrie Mandy
[email protected]These macarons were a bit too time-consuming to make for my liking, but they were worth the effort. They turned out beautifully, and the hazelnut flavor was amazing. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Md suzon Mia
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these macarons with no problem. They turned out perfectly, and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Maryam Jamali
[email protected]These macarons were a bit too expensive to make for my budget, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious, and the hazelnut flavor was amazing. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Affiong Eyo
[email protected]I had a lot of trouble getting these macarons to turn out right. I followed the recipe exactly, but they kept coming out flat and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Ahmed Zulfiqar
[email protected]These macarons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. The hazelnut flavor was nice, and the texture was perfect. I would make these again, but I would use less sugar next time.
Nthabeleng MANGANYI
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of macarons, but these were actually really good. The hazelnut flavor was subtle but delicious, and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make these again.
Namiro Aisha
[email protected]These macarons were a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They turned out beautifully, and the hazelnut flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Polygon
[email protected]I was really impressed with how these macarons turned out. They were so light and airy, and the hazelnut flavor was just right. I will definitely be making these again.
Marwa Mughal
[email protected]These macarons were absolutely divine! The hazelnut flavor was rich and nutty, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Randy T Foster
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but I'm so glad I did! The macarons were surprisingly easy to make, and they turned out beautifully. I'm definitely going to be making these again soon.
MoyoRico Mashquil
[email protected]I've tried many macaron recipes, but this one is by far the best. The macarons turned out perfectly, with a crisp outer shell and a chewy interior. The hazelnut flavor was also very pronounced, which I loved.
LOOP GAMING
[email protected]These macarons were a hit at my dinner party! They were so delicious and delicate, and the hazelnut flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.