CHOCOLATE MACAROONS WITH CHOCOLATE OR CARAMEL FILLING

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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Bake     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24 sandwich cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

Chocolate filling
3/4 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Caramel Filling
2 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 cups (packed) powdered sugar
6 tablespoons water
Macaroons
1 1-pound box powdered sugar
2 cups whole blanched almonds
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup egg whites (about 6 large)

Steps:

  • For chocolate filling:
  • Bring milk and butter to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until thick and cold, at least 1 day and up to 3 days.
  • For caramel filling:
  • Place yolks in medium bowl. Bring 4 tablespoons butter and cream to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolks. Anchor bowl with yolk mixture by placing bowl on wet kitchen towel; set aside.
  • Stir sugar and 6 tablespoons water in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan so caramel will color evenly, about 10 minutes. Slowly whisk hot caramel into yolk mixture, then whisk until smooth. Transfer caramel mixture to small bowl; let stand until no longer warm to touch (caramel will become too thick if it cools too long), about 1 hour. Whisk in remaining butter. Cover and chill until thick and cold, at least 1 day and up to 3 days.
  • For macaroons:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Blend powdered sugar and almonds in processor until nuts are ground to powder, scraping sides of bowl often, about 8 minutes. Add cocoa and blend 1 minute more. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold nut mixture into whites in 4 additions, making thick batter.
  • Spoon half of batter into pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain round tip. Pipe batter onto each prepared sheet in 12 walnut-size mounds, spacing mounds apart (cookies will spread slightly).
  • Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, until firm to touch in center and dry and cracked on top, about 11 minutes. Slide parchment with cookies onto work surface; cool cookies. Repeat with remaining batter, cooling sheets completely and lining with clean parchment for each batch.
  • Assembly and serving:
  • Arrange 1 macaroon, flat side up, on work surface. Drop 1 scant tablespoon filling onto cookie. Top with second macaroon, flat side down. Press lightly to adhere, making sandwich. Repeat with remaining macaroons and filling. Arrange macaroons on platter. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Serve cold.

chy Faruk
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These macaroons are pure perfection! The chocolate filling is rich and creamy, and the coconut macaroon shells are perfectly chewy. I could eat these every day.


Ritaj 10
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I love these macaroons! They are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the coconut macaroon shells are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Hubdar Hubdar soomro
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These macaroons were a little more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and they looked so impressive. I'm so glad I made them.


Rakan Luqman
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I've never made macaroons before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the macaroons turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Hell NightMare
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These macaroons were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I was really impressed with how professional they looked. The chocolate filling was delicious and the coconut macaroon shells were the perfect texture.


ismailkhan Balouch
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I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! They sold out in minutes. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Mujahidurrahman Jihad
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These macaroons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The chocolate filling was very rich and decadent.


Awaz e Pakistan
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I love these macaroons! They are the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. The chocolate filling is rich and decadent, and the coconut macaroon shells are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Becky Angela
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These macaroons were a little more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and they looked so impressive. I'm so glad I made them.


Maxwell Henning
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I've never made macaroons before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the macaroons turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Saif Ansari
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These macaroons were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I was really impressed with how professional they looked. The chocolate filling was delicious and the coconut macaroon shells were the perfect texture.


Chaniru Sensitha
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I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! They sold out in minutes. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Ramdular Mahato
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These macaroons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The chocolate filling was very rich and decadent.


Sumona Sumona
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I followed the recipe exactly and my macaroons turned out great! They were a little time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it. The chocolate filling was especially delicious.


Brandie Hazelwood
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These macaroons were delicious! The chocolate filling was rich and creamy, and the coconut macaroon shells were perfectly chewy. I would definitely make these again.


Kagiso Moan
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I've made these macaroons several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh. I highly recommend this recipe!


MD:Jubayer Ahmed
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These macaroons were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The chocolate filling was rich and decadent, and the coconut macaroon shells were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.