Mocha Macaroons
Ingredients
- 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste, grated
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Pinch salt
- 2 large egg whites (no larger)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: granulated sugar
If you love chocolate and coffee … these are the macaroons for you! Odense Almond Paste makes them extra yummy.
Time
15 minutes to assemble dough
1 hour to chill
14-16 minutes to bake
1 hour to chill
14-16 minutes to bake
Yield
24-26 cookies
Directions
- Combine Almond Paste, sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, flour and salt in a mixing bowl or food processor. Mix with an electric mixer (or process) until ingredients are the texture of sand.
- Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat or process on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until a smooth paste. Cover and chill dough* for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment. Drop dough by a scant tablespoon measure (not flatware) onto cookie sheet, 2 inches apart and roll into balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until firm on top and crackled. Cool on wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Best if eaten within 3 days.
- *Dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours.