I want to share a quick variation of my French macarons.
My parents are visiting for a long weekend, so we’re out gallivanting around doing things that Texans love to do when they come to California: wine tasting, harvesting food from the garden, marveling at the sight of water in rivers, enjoying the fact that when you look east and west you can see hills (we call them mountains) in the distance, and ordering vegetable-centric meals served in small portions at restaurants. Don’t worry, we’ll be back to our old Texan ways soon: drinking frozen margaritas (they were invented in Dallas, ya know!), tending our cactus gardens, enjoying the Texas sky that's bigger than anywhere else on earth (if only because the surrounding land is so flat), and eating meat at all 3 meals a day. Ok, I’m exaggerating a bit here, but my point is: Texans enjoy a California vacation just as much as Californians enjoy a Texas vacation. I'll be back soon with new small desserts and family stories to share. Until then, think of us in wine country wearing cowboy boots and sneaking bites of these cookies between sips of wine. These chocolate and orange macarons are all kinds of delicious!
*You truly need older egg whites for these cookies. After I make a dessert using an egg yolk, I put my leftover white in a small bowl covered with plastic wrap. I store it in my fridge for about a week before using it.
*I made my own almond meal by finely chopping a scant ½ cup of raw, whole almonds. I then grind them in a coffee grinder. Be careful not to make almond butter-2 or 3 pulses is all it takes. Sift very well before using.
Chocolate Macarons with Orange Buttercream
Ingredients
For the buttercream:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 104Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Yuri says
Beautiful macarons! Love the small batch recipe. I'm out of almond flour, now wish I had some to try these :)
Dana@TheSundaySweet says
These look amazing. Isn't orange buttercream just the best? I bet it played wonderfully with the chocolate. Glad you had fun with the fam. xo
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Kimby says
Enjoyed your "Texans on vacation" thoughts. :) And chocolate and orange -- mmmmmm...
By the way, your Tin Roof cheesecake was WONDERFUL (as were your tips on how to keep it from cracking, etc.) Thanks for treating us to these delectable "two-person" desserts!
Carolyn says
They're gorgeous! Hope you have a good visit with your parents.
Lauren says
Thanks for scaling this recipe down! I've been wanting to make these for a while but I never wanted that many cookies around my kitchen! Thank you for the noble work you do! :)
Patty says
Have an awesome time! Thanks for sharing the lovely macarons. : )
sweetlife says
How funny, my little brother lives in California and we LOVE visiting him...too true!! love the macaroons, have fun with your parents!!
sweetlife
blackbookkitchendiaries says
this recipe sounds lovely, thank you for sharing this and your photos are so gorgeous!!
KMS says
i've never had much luck with macarons...yours are stunning!!