Mint Chocolate Macarons

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Make Perfectly Sized and Evenly Spaced Macarons with Ease

Mint Chocolate Macarons Recipe

Mint Chocolate Macarons are a festive and delicious treat for any occasion. The delicate mint flavor complements the rich chocolate ganache perfectly, and the green color makes them a festive addition to any dessert table.

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the macaron shells
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- Green food coloring
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips for the chocolate ganache
- Green food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract

Time Needed

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour in a medium mixing bowl.
Place aside.
Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl until foamy.
Gradually incorporate the granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
To the egg white mixture, add the mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring and beat until combined.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined with the egg white mixture.
Fill a piping bag with a round tip with the batter.
Pipe small circles of batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about an inch between each one.
Tap the baking sheet a few times on a flat surface to remove any air bubbles.
Allow the macarons to form a skin at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the macarons are set but not browned.
Remove the macarons from the oven and place them on a baking sheet to cool completely.
To make the ganache, in a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
Remove the cream from the heat and whisk in the chocolate chips until smooth.
Combine the mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring in a mixing bowl.
Fill a piping bag with the ganache and pipe a small dollop onto the flat side of half of the macaron shells.
To make a sandwich, place one ganache-topped shell on top of another.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.