Easy Chocolate French Nutella Macarons
Delightful chocolate macarons filled with rich Nutella, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Nutella (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Sift to ensure no lumps remain.
- Whip the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue until well incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the baking sheet.
- Let the macarons sit for about 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, then cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cool, sandwich two macaron shells together with a generous dollop of Nutella.
Notes
Store macarons in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg