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    French Chocolate Macarons

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    Post by Lobo Sun 10 Jan 2016, 9:38 pm

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    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 24
    First made by convent nuns during the 18th century, these are not at all like the macarons most of us grew up with. They are one of author Lori Longbotham's most favorite things about being in Paris, and she loves walking through the city nibbling on them. She usually gets her macarons from either Dalloyau or Laduree. If you're not going to Paris soon, whip these up and make believe. You'll love the textural contrast between the crisp cookies and the luscious creamy ganache filling.






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    Ingredients:


    • For the macarons:
    • 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds
    • 1 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
    • 3 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 3 egg whites
    • Pinch of salt

    • 2 tsp. granulated sugar

    • For the filling:
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 5 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate,
       finely chopped
    • 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at
        room temperature

    Directions:

    Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

    To make the macarons, in a food processor, combine the almonds with 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar and pulse until finely ground. Add the cocoa powder and the remaining 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and pulse until well blended.

    In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the egg whites and salt on medium-high speed just until the whites form soft peaks when the beaters are lifted. Add the granulated sugar and beat just until the whites form stiff peaks when the beaters are lifted. Using a whisk or a rubber spatula, gently fold in the almond mixture.

    Transfer the batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe out 1-inch-diameter mounds about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, one sheet at a time, until the tops are cracked and appear dry but the macarons are still slightly soft to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes.

    Transfer the cookies, still on the parchment paper, to barely dampened kitchen towels and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully peel the paper off the macarons, transfer to wire racks and let cool completely. (The macarons can be made 1 day in advance and stored in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container.)

    To make the filling, in a saucepan over high heat, bring the cream just to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder. Add the chocolate and butter and whisk until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until the filling is firm enough to hold its shape when spread, at least 30 minutes.

    If desired, transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe the filling, or spread it with a table knife, generously on the flat side of half of the macarons. Top with the remaining macarons, flat side down, pressing together gently to form sandwiches. (The cookies can be stored in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.) Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
    Adapted from Luscious Chocolate Desserts, by Lori Longbotham (Chronicle Books, 2004).

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