Chocolate French Macarons

Chocolate French Macarons are a rich and decadent delight. A cocoa-infused almond meringue shell surrounds a luscious chocolate ganache filling in these delicate cookies. A true confectionery masterpiece

Ingredients:

• 110g almond flour
• 200g powdered sugar
• 20g cocoa powder
• 100g egg whites aged, at room temperature
• 50g granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Chocolate ganache for filling

Instructions:

Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder together

Set aside

In a clean bowl, whip egg whites and salt until foamy

Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip, until glossy stiff peaks form

Fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture until smooth and shiny

Add vanilla extract and continue folding until the batter reaches a lava-like consistency

Transfer the batter to a piping bag with a round tip

Pipe small rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Tap the baking sheet to release air bubbles, then let the macarons rest for 20-30 minutes

Preheat the oven to 300F 150C

Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes

Let them cool completely on the baking sheet

Carefully remove macarons from the parchment paper

Pipe chocolate ganache onto the flat side of a macaron and sandwich with another macaron

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld

Bring to room temperature before enjoying