Sunday, May 29, 2011

French Macarons - Mexican Hot Chocolate

I am happy to say that I have finally, after much unnecessary distress, mastered these really not-so-tricky little monsters. I also realized my folly. I have been using our flat pizza-like oven instead of the confection oven that the kitchen chef uses. I don't know why I didn't realize this sooner, but the pans were getting too much heat exposure with the flat oven and the cookies were - In the simplest terms - melting. Now that I am using my brain, every single batch of macarons I make now are perfect.

These came out especially great. I was really happy with the flavor and the texture. I LOVE Mexican hot chocolate. I used to make cupcakes in that flavor at Epic (my old stomping ground, and my first experience as a bakery manager) years ago and the cayenne and the cinnamon leave such a nice flavor in your mouth mixed with the sharp dark chocolate.
I used Stella's perfect macaron recipe and substitutes 2 oz of confectioners sugar with cocoa powder, and added about a TBSP of cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne. You can add more for more spicy. That's up to you! I also stuck some yummy little marshmallows with chocolate ganache in the middle.
Okay, not going to lie, I totally ate this one up! I love the way the ganache oozed out because it was still warm when I put it on the cookies.

Alright, I'm off to take photos of some really pretty wooden faced brass rings and a new sunglass style for the ladies! Check the shop soon!

xo,
Beca

15 comments:

  1. Aw, my mouth is watering! It's pretty much my life's mission to find/make a veganized version of french macaroons :)

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  2. you know, I was just thinking how it would even be possible to make vegan macarons. Can you whip fake-egg-whites? I know I have used them in recipes in the past but never even tried to whip them..hmmm...research time..

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  3. Oh my gosh those look amazing! I've wanted to try making macarons but am slightly intimidated. I'm glad you've perfected your technique. :)

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  4. I just gained a pound LOOKING at this post. Looks amazing!!!
    Nikki

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  5. I was really intimidated at first too, but really, if you follow the recipe I linked to, it's a snap. it was just that stupid oven...

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  6. YUM! NEw from FN and I checked out your shop. I can't believe you have Wooden Sunglasses... I MUST get a pair. SO CUTE!

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  7. Wow, these look so great. Mmmmmm, good thing I didn't make them; they wouldn't have been around long enough to take pictures. ;)

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  8. Literally drooling. I need these. Right now.

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  9. Looks soooo good, I will have to try this with carob!

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  10. OH MY GOSH. THIS POST SPEAKS TO MY CHOCOLATE LOVING SOUL! Totally going to attempt these... and then when they are perfected I will make them in bulk and eat them at my leisure. ;P
    Love your blog! Absolutely adorable!

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  11. These look wayyyy too delicious!!

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  12. Yummy! I am drooling!

    <3 nearsightedowl.com

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  13. yum! came here from freckled nest

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