CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ALMOND-PISTACHIO MACAROONS

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Chocolate-Dipped Almond-Pistachio Macaroons image

As an affirmed macaroon, chocolate and pistachio lover, these look like real treats. I haven't made them *yet*. From Bon Appetit. Prep time includes chilling time.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups whole almonds
1/2 cup flour
1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
3/4 cup egg white (about 6 large)
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Blend sugar and almonds in food processor until nuts are ground to powder, scraping down sides of bowl often, about 4 minutes.
  • Add flour and blend 1 minute.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and mix in pistachios.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold nut mixture into whites in 4 additions (batter will be thick).
  • Spoon batter by generous tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing mounds 1 1/2-inches apart.
  • Bake cookies 1 sheet at a a time until dry and cracked on top, about 10 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate over double-boiler or in microwave, stirring until melted.
  • Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate, shaking off excess.
  • Place on foil-lined baking sheets, or on waxed paper- chill for 30 minutes.
  • (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container and refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature.

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