Chocolate Macaroons I
Chocolate-flavored macaroons made with an almond paste base, cocoa, and shredded coconut.
Ingredients
almond paste
12 oz (350 g)
sugar
1 lb 5 oz (600 g)
cocoa powder
2 oz (60 g)
coconut flakes
3 oz (90 g)
egg whites
8 oz (225 g)
Instructions
1
Mixing
One-step method. Mix the almond paste with a small amount of egg whites until smooth. Fold in the remaining ingredients. If the mixture is too stiff to pipe, add a little more egg white.
2
Shaping
Piping method. Use a plain round tip, pipe quarter-sized mounds onto silicone paper. Use double baking trays.
3
Baking
350°F (175°C). Allow to cool before removing from the paper. To make it easier to release the macaroons, flip the baking tray over and brush water on the bottom.
