Chocolate Macarons

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift together almond flour, confectioner's sugar, and cocoa powder.

2. 2

   Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

3. 3

   Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the beaten egg whites.

5. 5

   Pipe rounded dollops onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Let the macarons rest for 30 minutes before baking at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Prepare ganache by heating chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.

8. 8

   Allow ganache to cool before piping onto the macaron shells and sandwiching them together.