Description
Delicious Nutella Macarons that combine the rich flavors of Nutella with a delicate meringue shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams egg whites
- 100 grams white sugar
- 105 grams almond flour
- 75 grams powdered sugar
- 14 grams cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (56 grams)
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 2 cups powdered sugar (255 grams)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2–4 tbsp milk (more or less as needed)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
Instructions
- Prepare a large piping bag fitted with a large round tip and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mat.
- Sift the powdered sugar, almond flour, and cocoa powder together and set aside.
- Over a pan of simmering water, whisk the egg whites and granulated sugar until frothy and the sugar is completely melted.
- Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the sifted powdered sugar and almond flour mixture.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe onto the prepared sheets.
- Let the shells sit to dry for 20-40 minutes, then preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Bake each tray for 18-20 minutes, rotating after 5 minutes.
- Allow the macarons to cool before preparing the filling.
- For the Nutella buttercream, cream the butter, then add Nutella and mix until combined.
- Add powdered sugar and salt, then mix until incorporated. Adjust with milk if necessary.
- Pipe the filling between macaron shells and drizzle with melted chocolate, then sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
Notes
- Macarons can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- They can also be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
- Be careful not to overmix the macaron batter.
- Drying time may vary based on humidity.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg