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Coffee Macarons

September 3, 2014 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 39 Comments

If you love coffee, you are going to love these coffee macarons. The shells are chocolate and the filling is a ganache infused with coffee extract and finely ground coffee beans for an added kick in flavor and with just the slightest crunch.

Coffee Macarons via Bakers Royale

These might be the simplest looking macarons I’ve ever made. But simple is good sometimes and sometimes it’s necessary when life gets chaotic.

This week has been crazy as we gear up for back to school. And tomorrow is the first day of second grade for the little guy who couldn’t be more excited. With that I’m keeping this post short, since today is the last of our carefree summer days.

Coffee Macarons with Bakers Royale

To get started, make sure you read through the whole recipe if you are making macarons for the first time. Pay close attention to the visual cues for readiness while preparing the batter. I’ve also added weight and volume measurements – for these cookies, I find it easiest to go by weight, but I know not everyone has a scale so the volume measurement were provided as well.

Most of all, don’t worry if you don’t have perfect little feet on your macarons—imperfect macarons are still great tasting macarons.

Coffee Macarons from Bakers Royale

Coffee Macarons

Coffee Macarons

Yield: Makes approximately 24-30, 1 inch cookies

Ingredients

135g (1/2 cup) egg whites (about 4 eggs) 45g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar 215g (2 cups plus 1/3 cup) powdered sugar 115g (2 cups plus 1/4 cup) almond meal 25g (1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon)  cocoa powder Coffee ganache 2 oz finely chopped chocolate (68% cacao) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon McCormicks Coffee Extract 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee bean pinch of salt

  • 135g (1/2 cup) egg whites (about 4 eggs)
  • 45g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 215g (2 cups plus 1/3 cup) powdered sugar
  • 115g (2 cups plus 1/4 cup) almond meal
  • 25g (1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon)  cocoa powder
  • Coffee ganache
  • 2 oz finely chopped chocolate (68% cacao)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormicks Coffee Extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely ground coffee bean
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

To make the coffee ganache: Place chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pot with 1-inch of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook and stir occasionally, until mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in the cream, coffee extract, salt and coffee grounds and then remove from the heat. Set aside until cooled and thickened, stirring occasionally, 30 to 45 minutes.

To make chocolate macarons: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bakesheet with parchment paper.

Preparation: Heat oven to 330 degrees. Line bake sheet with parchment.

To make macarons:

  1. Trace out 1 inch circles on parchment and set this  aside as a “master copy”. Reserve two extra sheets of parchment and set aside.
  2. Place egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer bowl and fit mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium low speed until egg whites start to form loose translucent bubbles. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat until meringue turns foamy and white and starts to resemble well lathered shampoo, about 2 minutes. Increase mixer to high  and beat until meringue holds glossy stiff peaks, about another 2-3 minutes. Turn off mixer.
  3. Process almond meal, powdered sugar and cocoa powder in a food processor and then sift.
  4. Add dry ingredients to meringue. Using a sturdy spatula fold and smash dry mixture into meringue against the bowl for about 20-25 folds. Don’t worry about being gentle the idea is to knock the air out of it. The batter should hold its shape when spooned on itself and start to slowly flatten out after about 15-20 seconds. Start checking the  batter after 20 folds for readiness. Transfer batter to pastry bag and let rest for 20 minutes before piping.
  5. Place master copy of drawn circles on a bake sheet and then place a sheet of parchment on top. Pipe until batter reaches edge of circle. Remove master copy from underneath piped layer and place on second bake sheet and pipe remaining batter (remove master copy and save for future use).Take hold of each pan and give it quick hard tap against the counter, turn the pan 90 degrees and give it another quick hard tap. This will deflate any bubbles and prevent cracked shells.
  6. Bake for about 15-17 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Leave shells to cool completely on pan. Shells will cleanly peel away from parchment when ready.

Assembly

  1. Pipe filling on one shell. Place a second shell on top.
© Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale
Category: Cookies

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by McCormick as part of an ongoing ambassadorship. However, all opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    September 3, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I have yet to try making macarons but if I do this is where I’m starting! The coffee-chocolate combo is perfection as are these dark + moody photos.

  2. Beth @ Tasty Yummies says

    September 3, 2014 at 8:36 am

    STOP IT!! These are freakin’ gorgeous! They look so perfect and I might be drooling on my keyboard 🙂

  3. Jaclyn says

    September 3, 2014 at 8:41 am

    These photos are beautiful! I love the mood they have! You are so talented Naomi!

  4. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    September 3, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Hands down the most gorgeous macarons – and coffee? SOLD!!

  5. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    September 3, 2014 at 8:59 am

    GORGEOUS photos of these fabulous macarons. How I’d love just one. Ok, make that two!

  6. Christine Presto says

    September 3, 2014 at 9:10 am

    If only my macarons came out that pretty… sigh. These look fantastic and I’m sure they tasted just as great 🙂

  7. Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says

    September 3, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Oh my heavens, Naomi! These look absolutely spectacular!!!

  8. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    September 3, 2014 at 9:38 am

    I love the combo of chocolate and coffee! These look so great!

  9. Erika says

    September 3, 2014 at 9:50 am

    These are so beautiful!! Like almost too gorgeous to eat.. Almost.. 🙂

  10. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 3, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Beauties as always!

  11. Julie @ Table for Two says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    You KNOW how I feel about coffee so these are right up my alley! If only I could ever get darn feet on my macarons! I need to try again but it’s so frustrating! Haha

  12. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Basically I big puffy heart these macarons and must make them asap! Love anything coffee flavored so this is a recipe after my own heart!

  13. Meg @ Beard and Bonnet says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    These are gorgeous! I want to sit back and celebrate school starting back today with a few of these.:)

  14. Marina Collings says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    for the chocolate shells, is it 350 or 330?
    and do you rest these at all or just put them straight in the oven? if so how long?
    i have tried your recipe for the blueberry ones.
    and they just crack if i don’t rest them.
    also are you using a convection oven?
    thank you, I love your recipes and the photos are just tantalizing!

  15. Heather Christo says

    September 3, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    These are absolutely gorgeous Naomi.

  16. Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says

    September 3, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    these macarons look absolutely perfect – yum!!

  17. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

    September 3, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    These are stunningly gorgeous – and one of my favorite flavor combos. Definitely going to give these beauties a try once the weather cools off 🙂

  18. Jenny Flake says

    September 3, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Oh my goodness wish I had one of these right now! Gorgeous!!

  19. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    September 3, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    looks amazing! Love your husbands site too!

  20. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    September 3, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Truly amazing. Loving the mood in these images!

  21. Tieghan Gerard says

    September 3, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    I just love the combo of chocolate and coffee so much. These are perfect!

  22. Jessica @ Sweet Menu says

    September 3, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Oh loving these, they look perfect! My husband would love the coffee filling!

  23. Deborah @ Delicious Happens says

    September 3, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Beautiful photos as usual! These sound amazing!!

  24. słodko-słona says

    September 4, 2014 at 3:11 am

    Need to do these macaroons!!! They look awesome 🙂

  25. Kate @ Diethood says

    September 4, 2014 at 6:25 am

    I do LOVE coffee, and if you haven’t noticed, I’m a macaron-whore! haha 😉 I LOVE THESE!!

  26. Maria says

    September 4, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Beautiful macarons!

  27. Alexandra @ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker says

    September 4, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I’m still trying to master the art of macarons, but these look and sound like perfection. 🙂 coffee + chocolate – yes please!!

  28. Mary Frances says

    September 4, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Oh my goodness these look heavenly, what beautiful macarons!

  29. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 4, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I love making macarons.. definitely need to try your coffee recipe. They look delicious!

  30. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    September 5, 2014 at 2:55 am

    Loving these photos Naomi! The lighting is stunning.

  31. marla says

    September 5, 2014 at 4:01 am

    These are beauties, wish I had some for breakfast 🙂

  32. Toni says

    September 5, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Our local bakery charges so much for these that we hardly buy them. Now we can make our own.

  33. Riley Wofford says

    September 6, 2014 at 5:58 am

    Wow! These look unbelievable. So pretty.

  34. Gaby says

    September 6, 2014 at 7:51 am

    So gorgeous! I really wish I had a few of these right now!

  35. Shiran @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says

    September 7, 2014 at 1:57 am

    I love coffee in everything! Your macarons look like perfection! And the photos are gorgeous as always 🙂

  36. [email protected] Thoroughly Nourished Life says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Oh this is the way I want to get my caffeine hit! I hope you enjoyed your last carefree summer day 🙂 I can’t wait to make these and share them with my Mum, though it has been a few years since she sent me back to school 🙂

  37. heather @french press says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:39 am

    I have not made macarons in forever, and now I need to fix that = stunning as always

  38. Valerie says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Marvelous!! It’s been too long since I last took a stab at macarons; maybe it’s time to try again. Oh, those mercurial feet!! 😀

  39. Anna says

    September 14, 2014 at 6:09 am

    Hi!
    I tried to make these macarons, but failed big time.
    I previously made macarons with other recipes, and they were ok (no cracks, with feet, but a little bit hollow inside), but I wanted to try a recipe that does not have that much sugar and it’s not so sweet, so I gave yours a try.
    I made two batches, and both were horrible. No feet, filled with cracks. I used aged eggs and let the macarons sit before baking so they form a crust.
    I beat the egg whites and sugar: 1 minute at speed 1, 2 minutes at speed 3, and 2 minutes at speed 5 (out of 7). the meringue did not look broken.

    I am not sure what I did wrong. 🙁

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