French-style macarons are prepared with ground almonds instead of coconut. This version includes chocolate and a hint of spice.
20 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
126
CALORIES
7
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INGREDIENTS 24 SERVINGS
- 1 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) slivered almonds
- 1 1/4 cups (300 milliliters) sugar , divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 milliliters) Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 milliliter) Cloves, Ground
- 4 ounces (125 grams) semi-sweet baking chocolate , chopped
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
Preparation
- 1 Place almonds, 1 cup (250 mL) of the sugar, cinnamon and cloves in food processor. Cover. Process just until nuts are finely ground. Add chocolate. Cover. Process until chocolate is finely grated, but not melted. Add egg whites and water. Cover. Process just until dough clings together.
- 2 Shape dough into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) balls. (Dough will be sticky). Roll in remaining sugar to coat. Place about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Using the bottom of a glass, flatten balls to about 1/4-inch (1/2 cm) thickness.
- 3 Bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are set but centers remain moist. (Do not overbake.) Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
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