Almond Chocolate Macaroons

Of Christmas cookies, one of our family’s recent favorites — that is, in the last ten years — is this intense chewy marzipany one, the recipe for which I found on the website of the Odense company. When I use a different brand of paste that comes in an 8 oz. package, I just nibble a little to make it come out even.

ALMOND CHOCOLATE MACAROONS

1-7 oz box almond paste, grated
1 cup confectioners sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup cocoa, firmly packed [I don’t how one might pack cocoa]
2 tablespoons flour
Pinch salt
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping: 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment.

Combine almond paste, 1 cup of the sugar, cocoa, flour and salt in a mixing bowl. With an electric mixer beat on a low speed until all ingredients are incorporated.

Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat on a high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until a smooth, shiny paste. *Cover and chill dough for one hour.

Add remaining confectioners sugar to a small bowl. Drop dough into sugar by a level tablespoon measure (not flatware) [I use flatware], or a lightly oiled cookie scoop. Quickly turn dough (it is sticky) to cover with sugar. Roll into a ball between palms and drop onto cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.

Bake for 16-18 minutes or until firm on top. Cool on wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Best if eaten within 3 days. [Stored in the freezer or our cold garage they keep well for longer than this.]

The recipe says it makes 18 cookies, so I always mix up a double batch.

*Dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours. [I have saved it for days] Make sure it is covered well to avoid picking up refrigerator odors.

Merry Christmas Cookies to YOU!

11 thoughts on “Almond Chocolate Macaroons”

That plate of eats looks SO delicious and inviting!

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Oh wow! I am home sick!

M. Seraphima

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These cookies look scrumptious! There really is something special about cookies we save for Christmas baking! Wishing you a tasty day… Brenda xox

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Now I know why I should have bought almond paste today at the store. What a yummy recipe. My baking day is tomorrow. Thank you for that recipe.

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I love almond paste so I’m going to have to make these delicious looking cookies. Thanks for posting the recipe.

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These sound absolutely delicious. Chocolate and almond paste – yum!

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I wanted to add that I read a comment you made on Pom Pom’s blog and I wondered if maybe after Christmas if you have time you would post some pictures of your dolls. I am very interested.

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Oh, what a beautiful assortment! My brother can’t eat almond, otherwise I’d make these. 🙂

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I’m not great at baking – though these things look amazing. I do love your picture of the advent calendar..! Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for popping into A Bit About Britain as you do.

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