Ultimate chocolate macarons recipe with deep dive information on what cocoa powder works the best, specific tips to consider for making chocolate macarons & more!
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sift together almond flour, powdered sugar & cocoa powder twice.
2
in a clean mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, combine egg whites, granulated sugar, cream of tartar & salt & beat the mixture.
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Continue beating the egg whites on the same medium low speed until hard peaks form.
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Sift almond flour mixture into the meringue. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until fully incorporated.
5
Transfer the batter into a pastry bag, fitted with a round tip. Hold the pastry bag at straight 90° angle & pipe about 1.5-inch rounds about an inch apart.
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Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter a few times to get rid of any air bubbles.
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Let the macarons rest on the counter for 15 mins. Bake the macarons for 18-20 mins, one baking sheet at a time.
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Cool the macarons complete & then remove the shells from the baking surface.
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Pipe a dollop of desired filling on bottom shells. Place the top shell over the filling & press lightly so the filling spreads till the edges.
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Bring the macarons out about 30 mins prior to serving.