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Cookie Dough Macarons

Delicious Cookie Dough Macarons That Will Wow Your Guests

These Cookie Dough Macarons boast a unique texture and nostalgic flavor, making them an elegant treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shell
  • 100 grams Egg Whites Aged in the fridge for optimal consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar Use superfine for texture
  • 100 grams Almond Flour Finely ground for the best results
  • 100 grams Powdered Sugar Sifted to avoid lumps
  • 1 drop Brown Gel Food Coloring Optional for color
Brown Butter Buttercream
  • 100 grams Unsalted Brown Butter Rich flavor
  • 100 grams Light Brown Sugar Enhances cookie dough flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality yields best results
Edible Cookie Dough Filling
  • 1 cup Heat-Treated All-Purpose Flour Baked to kill bacteria
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Adds texture
Final Touches
  • Sprinkle of sea salt Optional topping
  • Drizzle of melted chocolate Optional topping

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bag
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Egg Whites: Age 100 grams of egg whites in the fridge for 24 to 72 hours.
  2. Heat Treat Flour: Bake 1 cup of all-purpose flour at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together 100 grams of almond flour and 100 grams of powdered sugar.
  4. Whip Meringue: Whip aged egg whites and gradually add 100 grams of granulated sugar and pinch of cream of tartar.
  5. Add Coloring: Fold in optional brown gel food coloring until well mixed.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Fold dry ingredients into meringue until a lava-like consistency is achieved.
  7. Pipe Shells: Pipe 1-inch rounds onto a lined baking sheet and let sit until a skin forms.
  8. Bake: Preheat to 300°F and bake for 13 to 15 minutes until shells are firm.
  9. Cool: Allow macarons to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  10. Fill: Match macaron shells, fill with buttercream and top with cookie dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Macarons are sensitive to humidity; bake on dry days for best results.

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