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Hot Cocoa Macarons

Cozy Up with Irresistible Hot Cocoa Macarons Delight

These Hot Cocoa Macarons blend chocolate and marshmallow flavors, creating a delightful winter treat that's easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 4 large aged egg whites Let sit uncovered in fridge for 1-2 days.
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Optional but recommended.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Use regular granulated sugar.
  • 1 cup superfine almond flour Grind regular almond flour if needed.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sift for best results.
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Opt for high-quality cocoa.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt Balances sweetness.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff Substitute with homemade if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use high-quality for best results.
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix For richer flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Silicone mats

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  2. Make Meringue: Whip aged egg whites, add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in Dry Ingredients: Sift and fold the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa into the meringue.
  4. Pipe Shells: Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe rounds on baking sheets.
  5. Rest: Let piped shells rest for about 30 minutes until a matte surface forms.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 315°F (157°C), bake for 19-23 minutes.
  7. Cool: Let macarons cool for 15 minutes on sheets before transferring to rack.
  8. Prepare Buttercream: Beat butter, mix in marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and sugar; adjust with cream.
  9. Fill Macarons: Pipe buttercream onto one shell then sandwich with another.
  10. Mature: Store filled macarons in the fridge overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons merge the nostalgia of hot cocoa with the elegance of French baking, and can be decorated with melted chocolate.

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