Chocolate Mint Macarons
Who can resist the combination of mint and chocolate? They combine beautifully in these delightful chocolate mint macarons.
Macarons are a cookie that can be easily addicting. The light, crispy texture on the outside, combined with a creamy filling make a flavor explosion like no other. Like any cookie, French macarons have virtually no limit to the flavor combinations you can create.
Making macarons takes a bit of practice, but once you the technique down, you'll find they are just as easy to make as any other treat.
Are macarons gluten free?
Commonly, yes. They are usually made with almond flour, which is gluten free.
Are macarons dairy free?
The cookie shells themselves are dairy free. However, if you want to maintain a completely dairy free dessert, you will want to change up the buttercream filling in this recipe. You can substitute vegan butter or coconut butter if you'd like. Your results may be different however.
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Ingredients you will need:
- Almond flour
- Powdered sugar
- Egg whites
- Cream of tartar
- Granulated sugar
- Mint extract
- Gel food coloring
- Butter
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Why do my macaron shells crack?
French macarons shells can crack due to a variety of reasons. Some of them may be:
- Blending the batter too long.
- Not blending the batter long enough.
- Baking the cookies at too high of a temperature.
Do my eggs need to be room temperature?
I have found no difference in a room temperature egg or a fresh from the fridge egg. Generally, I get the same results either way. If you find that you are not getting stiff peaks with your meringue, try bringing your eggs to room temperature for 20 minutes to see if that helps.
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Wow! These look amazing. I've never tried to make them before - they always look like they involve some special baking skill I don't have.
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They look so good!
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