Chocolate Mint Macarons
"We've taken the guesswork out of making these patisserie beauties, so you can prepare them at home (for less than 25 cents a pop!). Be sure to weigh the ingredients precisely, and follow the step-by-step directions to make meringue, fold in the almond mixture, and pipe the batter into rounds. Delight one and all with the gorgeous, delicious, professional-looking results...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup sliced blanched almonds (71 grams)
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1 cup confectioners' sugar (117 grams)
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2 large egg whites, room temperature
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (53 grams)
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1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
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2 drops leaf-green gel-paste food coloring
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Bittersweet chocolate, for grating
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
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1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
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