Chocolate Peppermint Macarons



Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these delightful macarons. They make a wonderful treat for the holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 300F 150C

Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to line two baking sheets

Blend cocoa powder, almond flour, and powdered sugar together in a food processor

Pulse until finely chopped and thoroughly mixed

Lightly beat the egg whites until frothy in a large mixing bowl

Add the granulated sugar gradually while beating the mixture until stiff peaks form

Gently fold in two parts of the dry almond flour mixture into the egg whites, being careful not to overmix to preserve the fluffy texture

After adding the peppermint extract, fold the batter until it becomes glossy and smooth

Spoon the macaron batter into a piping bag and insert the round tip into the bag

Leaving space between each, pipe tiny rounds onto the baking sheets that have been prepared

To pop any air bubbles, tap the baking sheets against the counter

To form a slight crust, let the macarons sit at room temperature for approximately half an hour

The macarons should be set and easily remove from the parchment paper after 15 to 18 minutes of baking in a preheated oven

Leave them on the baking sheets to cool completely

Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a bowl that is safe to microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth

Allow it to cool a little

Arrange identically sized macaron shells in pairs

Place one shell on its flat side, a small amount of the melted chocolate on it, and then place another shell on top of it

Before serving, let the macarons sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight

Savor your mouthwatering Peppermint Chocolate Macarons!


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