Classic Chocolate Macaron

Easy classic chocolate macaron

The Spruce

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 35 mins
Servings: 10 to 15 servings

Poor old macarons; they get such bad press about being difficult to make. Sure, they aren't the easiest, but you just need to bear a few points in mind and you will be creating the perfect macaron every time.

There are a few extra tips added to this recipe help a beginner on the way, but essentially she has it nailed in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • For the Macaron
  • 1 cup/100 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup/100 grams ground almonds
  • 2 medium egg whites
  • 1 small pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup/55 grams caster sugar
  • For the Filling
  • 55 grams/1 ounce chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons double cream (slightly warmed)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  2. Preheat the oven to 365 F / 180 C / Gas 4.

  3. Sieve the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
    The Spruce 
  4. If the ground almonds seem a little thick or lumpy then whizz for a few seconds in a food processor.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  5. Sieve into the same bowl and carefully mix together.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and salt until they form soft peaks.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  7. Add the caster / fine sugar and continue to whisk until the whites are very thick and glossy.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
    The Spruce 
  8. Gently fold in the icing sugar, chocolate and almond mix.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  9. Fill a piping bag with the mixture with a 1/3-inch nozzle.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  10. Place the silicon mat or paper template onto a baking sheet. Pipe small blobs onto the sheet remembering that less is more at this stage because the mixture will settle and form into the allotted spaces.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  11. Gently tap the baking sheet a few times on the work surface to help the macaron mixture to settle and to break any air bubbles, then leave to dry for 20 minutes.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  12. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until the macarons feel firm and come away from the silicon sheet easily. You may want to open the oven door slightly once or twice during the cooking time to allow any steam to escape.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  13. Cool completely on the sheet while you make the filling.

  14. Break the chocolate into small pieces and add to a heatproof bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  15. When melted add the cream and stir until the mixture becomes smooth and easily spreadable.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
    The Spruce 
  16. Place approximately a 1/2 teaspoon of the filling to the flat side of one macaroon and sandwich together with another then twist ever so slightly to create a bond.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
    The Spruce 
  17. Continue with the remaining macaroons.

    Chocolate Macaron Recipe recipe
     The Spruce
  18. Perfect for an afternoon tea.

Tips

  • To create even-sized macarons, it is best to either create a template on greaseproof paper or buy a specially designed silicon macaron mat.
  • When making the macarons, if using a fan oven, reduce this temperature to 320 F/160.
  • The macarons can be eaten immediately but will benefit from being refrigerated for 24 hours (that's if you can resist them for that long).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
147 Calories
6g Fat
20g Carbs
4g Protein
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10 to 15
Amount per serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Protein 4g
Calcium 29mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)