Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, divided Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan with butter. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until well blended. Stir in butter and chocolate chips until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack before serving.
Fool-Proof French Chocolate Macaron Recipe
Whether you want to impress your guests with a decadent dessert or have a delicious treat throughout the week, these chocolate macarons are the perfect dessert. I love making them for get togethers or to take along with me to a potluck, but I also love having a little treat each night after dinner too. If you’ve ever tried macarons and enjoyed them, you can learn how to make them at home with simple ingredients. These Chocolate Macarons are easy to prepare and will leave you with the perfect tasty treat to eat.
How to Make Chocolate French Macarons
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat mats. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg whites. Set the bowl over a saucepan of water while it simmers for about 2 minutes. Transfer the egg white mixture to a bowl and beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until the egg whites form stiff peaks. Using a fine-mesh sieve, sift the almond flour and powdered sugar into the egg whites and gently fold in the dry ingredients. Continue folding in your dry ingredients until they are fully incorporated into the egg whites. Smush the batter against the sides of the bowl and fold it back together, repeating the process a few times or until the batter flows smoothly. When the meringue is ready to pipe, you will know because you will be able to draw a figure 8 in it without the stream breaking. When the meringue is ready, transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a small round top (Wilton #10-12)Pipe 1½-inch circles on the sheet pan, making sure to pipe them at least 2 inches apart. Hold the tray 6-8 inches off the counter and drop it straight down and repeat. Set the trays aside to rest until the macarons have developed a skin, about 30 minutes. Bake the macarons, one tray at a time, for 14 minutes. Turn halfway through. Add the chopped chocolate to a small bowl and microwave it until melted. Beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, followed by the vanilla extract, and turn the mixer to high speed. Fold in the cooled, melted chocolate and transfer the filling to a piping bag. Pipe a small dollop of filling onto the center of one macaron and press another macaron on top pushing them together firmly.
Enjoy these Chocolate Macarons when you want a unique, light, and delicious dessert. They’re not hard to prepare and everyone will love them. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
