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Chocolate Macaroons Recipe
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Ingredients : Makes 24 |
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50 g
175 g
225 g
3
2.5 ml
1.5 ml |
Plain chocolate, melted
Blanched almonds
Caster sugar
Egg whites
Vanilla essence
Almond essence
Icing sugar, for dusting |
Method :
- Preheat the oven to 160oC/325oF/Gas
3.
- Line two baking sheets with
greaseproof paper then grease. Grind the almonds in a food processor or
blender.
- Transfer to a bowl, then blend in the
sugar, egg whites, vanilla and almond essence. Stir in the chocolate.
The mixture should just hold its shape, if too soft, chill for 15
minutes.
- Shape the mixture into walnut-size
balls. Place on the baking sheets and flatten slightly. Brush with a
little water, dust with icing sugar.
- Bake until just firm, 10-12 minutes.
With a palette knife, transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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