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Must-Try Double Chocolate French Macaron Recipe

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Must-Try Double Chocolate French Macaron Recipe

This double chocolate French macaron recipe has been perfected by my Aunt Carla and myself.

We must’ve made over a thousand macarons.

It really is an art, and it’s not that difficult, but definitely takes a little practice.

The result is worth all the effort. These are crowd pleasers for sure.

Must-Try Double Chocolate French Macaron Recipe

Double Chocolate French Macaron Recipe

The first thing to know about macarons is that you can rarely get away with flavoring the shells.

Because their main ingredient is whipped egg whites, it’s difficult to add flavor.

Most extracts will cause your whites to fall.

So, color is usually added, and the flavor is put in the filling.

Chocolate macaron shells

However, we added cocoa powder to the shells, and it turned out perfectly scrumptious.

Paired with simple chocolate ganache, these naturally gluten free cookies are delightful.

To make these, you’ll need to follow this French macaron recipe with just a couple alterations.

Double Chocolate French Macarons

Ingredients:

Find the full list here for the shells,
and the chocolate ganache recipes here.

For the shells, you won’t need any food coloring, but you will need 1/3 cup of alkalized cocoa powder.

Otherwise just get everything else from that recipe linked above. (The chocolate ganache is the same.)

Chocolate macaron shells with ganache

Instructions:

You can follow the directions for the white coconut macarons, but add the alkalized cocoa powder to the sifted almond flour and sugar.

(You’ll want to use alkalized–aka Dutch processed–cocoa so it doesn’t affect the egg whites.)

For the shells, the remaining instructions are the same.

Other Ideas:

Make both ganache flavors and fill your pretty brown, chocolate macaron shells with white chocolate for a little extra contrast.

Collage of double chocolate macarons and chocolate ganache

Play with the sizes of your shells. I made the most adorable mini macarons!

Be sure to use a template because matching them is crucial to have a good looking final product.

Double Chocolate French Macarons plated

Play with extracts in the filling.

You could easily add mint, and even a little green food coloring to the white chocolate ganache for beautiful St. Patrick’s Day macarons.

For what occasion would you use this double chocolate French macaron recipe?


About Shelley

Mother of two living in Montana. Graduated from Benedictine University with a BS in nutrition science. I love food, fitness, reading, and all things science. I'm the sister that travels.

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Comments

  1. Sarah L says

    March 3, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    I would like to eat these, just don’t want to make them myself.

  2. Maryann D. says

    March 7, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    Double Chocolate French Macaron Recipe does sound so tasty and fun. I want a cup of tea with them!

  3. Margot C says

    March 7, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    Oh boy, these are next. I just made macarons for the first ever time this week. Delicious and perfect besides the rather revolting lavender color that I somehow dyed them.

  4. ellen beck says

    March 12, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    I love macaroons, but have never made them myself. I like the delicate crunch and how they melt in your moutth. It is hard to fiind good macaroons that dont have an odd favor only homemade works for me. My Mom made these and the very best divinity candy something I miss dearly bout here nd her cooking. These look delicious.

  5. Sarah L says

    March 12, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    I’ve never tried making these. I don’t enjoy baking. Cooking, yes – baking, no.

  6. Anne says

    March 12, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    Oh, your macarons are simply gorgeous! You are an inspiration–you’ve got me thinking that I might even be able to make them myself. As for what occasion I’d make them for, how does Tuesday sound? 🙂

  7. Katy says

    March 13, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    These look awesome! I can’t wait to try them! You’ve given me the courage to bake them. I’ve always been too intimidated, but I can do this! Thanks!

  8. Dawn McAlexander says

    May 25, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    I haven’t had a macaron since I was a kid, let alone a chocolate one. I can just imagine the taste. I think these sound great.

  9. Diane Hoffmaster says

    June 12, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Those look absolutely fabulous! I have a horrid sweet tooth and these are one of my favorite treats. I think I need to go find some chocolate now!

  10. Rana Durham says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:25 am

    i have always wanted to make macaroons but too scaried i fail at it. i love how you go through all stepsc thourogly . i will have to do this soon.

  11. Barrie says

    June 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    I’ve never made macarons but I’ve always wanted to! I think I’ll start with these…good father’s day treat! Although I think my teen might devour them first.

  12. Lisa Brown says

    June 26, 2017 at 5:58 am

    I have never made macaroons; they looks light and airy, too yummy to make considering I would eat just too many of them at one time 🙂

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