Tuesday, February 28, 2012

French Macarons- Coco Peanut Butter

Coco Macarons with Peanut butter
It's been a while, one year to be exact.  I moved back into my parent's house, and got a real job,(a career), which is why I haven't posted anything since.  Of course I feel bad because this is my diary of food!  I still cook and bake, however not quite as often as I used to.  When I started my blog, I was unemployed, lived in my beautiful condo, and had all the time in the world. 
I was quite proud on what I baked tonight and thought it was time that I updated my blog.  I seriously wondered how professional bloggers to this on a daily basis.  I'm used to my new routine, remember, I had to adjust to living with the parents again, cooking in their kitchen, and lastly adjust my working schedule to a 9-5. Anyways, enough ranting, I made coco macarons sandwiched with peanut butter filling.

I got this recipe from http://www.yoo-eatz.com/Earl-Grey-Macarons-Honey-Buttercream-Filling-Recipe-15579665

Here is a great Youtube video that showed me great step by step procedures on how to make them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18PlAZS3Tc0&list=FLjiUOAftAAK8j2i_NrYkbmw&feature=mh_lolz

Ingredients:

  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 4 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. almond meal (finely crushed/grind almond)
  • 1 c. confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp. coco powder

Step1.  Separate 2 eggs and whisk egg white until frothy.
Step2.  Gradually add the 4 tbsp of the granulated sugar while still whisking and whisk until STIFF PEEKS. 
Step 3. In a separate bowl, swift the powdered sugar, almond, and coco powdered
Step 4. Combined the dry ingredients and fold mixture until well mix. stop mixing as soon as the mixture does not create permanent ribbons as you mix
Step 5. Pip into desirable circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and let it rest for 30 minutes or until a hard crust is formed.
Step 6. Bake at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.
Step 7.  Let cookies cool, spread with peanut butter and SANDWICH!

Enjoy!