Nutella Macarons

Savor the divine fusion of crunchy almond macaron shells stuffed with a butter and Nutella-like filling. For any occasion, these Nutella macarons are a delightful treat!

Ingredients:

• 110g almond meal
• 200g powdered sugar
• 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 30g granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for filling
• 1-2 tbsp milk for filling
• Optional: hazelnuts for garnish

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 300F 150C

Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to line a baking sheet

Place the powdered sugar and almond meal in a food processor

Pulse until finely chopped and thoroughly mixed

Put aside

Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy in a dry, clean mixing bowl

Beat in the cream of tartar after adding it

Add the powdered sugar gradually and beat until stiff peaks form

The meringue needs to maintain its shape and be glossy

In three separate additions, gently fold the powdered sugar mixture and almond meal into the meringue

Take care not to blend too much

The batter should be lava-like in consistency and smooth

Pour the batter into a piping bag that has a round tip on it

Pipe tiny rounds, about an inch apart, onto the baking sheet that has been prepared

To get rid of any air bubbles, firmly tap the baking sheet against the counter

To form a skin, let the macarons sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes

They shouldn't adhere to your fingers even when you touch them lightly

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the macarons are firm to the touch and easily come off the parchment paper, in a preheated oven

Take them out of the oven and leave them on the baking sheet to cool completely

Beat the softened butter and Nutella together in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended

Mix the milk and powdered sugar in a different bowl until the filling has a smooth consistency

Sort the cooled macaron shells into size-appropriate pairs, then spread a tiny bit of the Nutella and butter mixture over each shell's flat side

Place one shell on top of the other and gently press them together

Optional: Place a hazelnut on top of the filling to decorate the macarons

To allow the flavors to meld together, place the filled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours

Before serving, bring to room temperature

Savor your delectable macarons with Nutella!