Cookies: Chocolate Macaroons

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
• 3 egg whites
• 1 cup almonds, chopped into pieces and blanched
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Details

Servings 36

Preparation

Step 1

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2
Place the chocolate in a double boiler and heat until melted. Stir and set aside.

3
Place the almonds and half the sugar in a food processor and process until the almonds resemble almond meal.

4
Transfer the almond mixture to a large bowl and add the rest of the sugar, salt, egg whites, vanilla extract and chocolate. Stir until the mixture is well blended.

5
Use a teaspoon to scoop the mixture and roll into small balls with your hands.

6
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

7
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.



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