This week I decided to make Easy Chocolate Macaroons for New Cooking Adventures #SundaySupper as we were to come up with a New Cooking Adventure. Well, I thought I would delve into the world of macaroons but to do it slowly.
Why am I afraid of this little french cookie. I know!! A baker I’m not! Do I like little finicky things? Nope. Although cooking is my passion and I love to cook and create but don’t like the absolute precision that a lot of baking recipes take.
I am fairly comfortable with a pastry bag but in doing just some basic things. As I was thumbing through my QOOQ tablet that I have (a tablet that is preloaded with tons of recipes) and one caught my eye. EASY Chocolate Macaroons or they are also called Maroni.
Well, I thought that was for me, so off I went to create these little cookies. In the picture that the recipe came with the macaroons didn’t have the little “legs” that I associate with french macaroons but I quickly got over that as these ones are an “easy” version and that is where I wanted to start.
Completed!
Well, I made them and I felt challenged that was for sure, not only was it hard to pipe the batter onto the Silpats because it was runny and you had to move quickly but the recipe wasn’t complete.
Although when it asked me to add sugar while you are whipping the egg whites but omitted the amount. The recipe just said sugar in the ingredients.
PANICKED set in! Now, what to do. I took a big breath and decided on half a cup of sugar. However, I didn’t need much sweetness as the recipe had lots of powdered sugar in it. It worked!!
My cookies look exactly like the picture in the recipe and were delicious!! Above all, now I may now be brave enough to try the real thing next time. Stay tuned I still want to challenge myself more!!!
Macaroons for New Cooking Adventures #SundaySupper
An easy chocolate macaroon.
Ingredients
Macaroon
- 3 cups almond powder
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 14 egg whites
- 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
Ganache
- 3/4 lb. dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 7 Tbsp. butter, cut into 1 Tbsp. chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Cover two cookie sheets with Silpats or parchment paper. Place a sifter over a large bowl and sift almond powder and powdered sugar over the bowl.
- Sift cocoa powder next. Lightly whisk all ingredients together.
- Pour the egg whites into the bowl of a standup mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
- Start to whisk at low speed increasing the speed.
- Slowly add the white sugar in and continue beating until the egg whites are frothy but still slightly liquid.
- Fill a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip with the batter and start to make uniform approx. 2" circles on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 14-16 min. or until set. Let cool 5 min. on the cookie sheet and then remove onto parchment paper on the countertop to completely cool.
- For the Chocolate Ganache
- Pour the heavy cream and sugar into a medium saucepan, stir. Bring almost to the boil.
- Place chopped chocolate in a bowl and pour the hot cream over. Stir to melt the chocolate and combine.
- Add the butter and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 min.
- When the cookies have cooled. Place the ganache in a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
- On the underside of the cookie pipe on the ganache and top with another cookie.
- Stack the macaroons to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 129mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 27gProtein: 7g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust
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Comments & Reviews
Stacy says
They may not be as tall and leggy as traditional macaroons but they sure are pretty! Bet they were delicious too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
There is only one left. They have been gobbled down by many!!
The Ninja Baker says
The minute I saw your mouthwatering macaroons, I hit the Pinterest button, Tara =)
Congratulations on your quick thinking and delectable dessert success!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Kim!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Great job on the macaroons! They look so pretty! This one cookie that is on my to do list!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Jennifer, I can say I am half way there now.
Renee says
I haven’t attempted macaroons yet. Yours do look mighty good.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Renee!
Conni @FoodieArmyWife says
Mmmm…these might not look like you thought they should – but they certainly look scrumptious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
They actually look exactly like the picture, so I was very pleased with the results. It is an easier macaroon called the maroni. Still will challenge myself further though one day.
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
You adapted well when that recipe wasn’t specific! Great job!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Jen!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
That´s a large recipe Tara. How many macaroons did you get?! They do look awesome with that ganache in the middle! I can imagine how crunchy they are too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
You know I didn’t count and they were eaten so fast too! Probably around 3 dozen. The original recipes says 8 people which doesn’t really help.
Family Foodie says
Tara, these look gorgeous to me!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Isabel!!
Bea says
These looks delicious, Tara! It sounds like a major project – pipping runny dough…not sure if I would be up for the challenge. I admire that you did! Congratulations on making such beautiful macaroons.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Bea. I am so happy I did them and then yesterday went to the bakery for the real thing! Still have to work on that!!
Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says
Please forgive me for saying this, but I am so jealous that you bake so well. These look so perfect! The recipe looks easy. Is it really that easy? I have a certain fear of baking and, truth be told, should have probably chosen a baking challenge for today. I am adding this recipe to my personal bucket list of things to make to help lower my baking fear. Thanks for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Alaiyo, I still did find them a bit of challenge but when I make the real macaroons I will tell you then if these we easy or not!! LOL
Linda says
These look delicious! I’m printing the recipe right now. Hope to try them very soon. Thanks for your post.
Noshing with the Nolands says
I hope you like them Linda, thanks.
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
These are AMAZING, Tara! Love the pics and wow, great job! I first fell in love with them seeing them lining Parisian windows, but for some reason I never tried one. Once I got home, I was intent on perfecting them… until I realized that their main ingredient is almonds. My heart sank, as I’m allergic to nuts… but still think they are one of the most beautiful confections ever! Now I admire them from afar.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Diana, sad you can’t make them 🙁
I wonder if you could substitute something else.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Ahhhh I hate incomplete recipes! Great job sussing that out on your own-these “faux” macarons look great (I’m totally scared of trying the real thing, too!)
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Kayle!!
Camille @ Growing Up Gabel says
Congrats! They look AMAZING! I haven’t attempted macrons, yet, but you have inspired me to bump them up in my “someday” list!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Camille!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
These are indeed tricky to make. We had to make them in school, and I never really got the hang of it. Let’s just say they didn’t look very consistent. An easy approach is perfect for me too!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Good to know, they do scare me!!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
Great job! These scare me to death! They look amazing!!! I would give yourself a great pat on the shoulder my friend!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Tammi!!
Martin D. Redmond says
Your macaroons look great! Since they’re chocolate, I bet they’d pair well with the Rosa Regale! Thanks for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks for coming over Martin!!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
The real macaroons terrify me so starting off with these sounds like a much better idea
Noshing with the Nolands says
It is funny that there are so many people afraid of this little cookie!! I will one day overcome my fear!!
Liz says
I never knew there was an easy macaron version…how wonderful! They look delish, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Liz
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
These are so pretty! I love the ganache filling!
Noshing with the Nolands says
The ganache filling is so good!!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
This little cookie has tortured many. Yours look pretty perfect! Great job!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Amy!!
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says
Yum! Anything chocolate is good with me!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Macarons terrify me so you’re already miles ahead of me for attempting a faux version. These maronis look delicious, especially that creamy ganache filling.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Nancy!!
Andrea (Quest for Delish) says
These look oh so delish. I am dying to make them but afraid it is just too much work.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Use these as a stepping stone Andrea. Thanks for coming over!!
Soni says
Your Macaroons look so so delicious and that creamy chocolate filling sounds amazing!Great job on these my friend 🙂
Lot says
” I am not good at little finicky things.” – haha, you just summed up my thoughts on baking/pastries as well 🙂 But sometimes, it’s fun! And these macaroons turned out lovely! Well done.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Sometimes you want to challenge yourself and macaroons will be the challenge for me!! Thanks for coming over!!