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Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

December 9, 2016 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie is condensed down into a little bite sized dessert with these Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons! Perfectly baked macarons with a chocolate ganache pecan pie filling!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

Is it wrong that I have an obsession with all things pecan pie? Is it wrong that I love to mix chocolate and pecan pie together?

How about the fact that since I learned how to make macarons this year they are all I want to make when it comes to desserts?!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

I made these little beauties back in October and I’m just now getting around to sharing them with you! It was a busy few months y’all and I just got behind a little bit.

Ok, reality was that October and November were crazy and I forgot about these macarons! I can’t believe that I forgot about them!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

However, since Christmas is on the way and we’re all looking for the perfect little gifts for our family and friends I thought that I should go ahead and post these now.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

A few macarons, a cute little box and some ribbon would make such a sweet little gift! I mean, who wouldn’t want to giant box of these homemade Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons for Christmas?

Well maybe my best friend, Nikki, because she’s allergic to pecans haha but you know what I mean! 😉

Worried about the pecans in this recipe? You can totally leave them out if you’re looking for something that’s just chocolate. They are fantastic with the pecan pie filling but you could also just make the chocolate ganache to fill them with.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

Either version is a winner in my book. Goodness though, let me tell you something.

Chocolate and Pecan Pie are two flavors that were just born to go together.

You remember my Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie? Well, y’all….this is the bite size version!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

Created by Angie on December 8, 2016

Chocolate Pecan Pie Macarons

  • Prep Time: 1h 15m
  • Cook Time: 12m
  • Yield: ABOUT 18-20 MACARONS

Ingredients

FOR MACARONS:

  • 1 cup (4 oz) almond flour
  • Egg whites from 3 large eggs (AT ROOM TEMPATURE**)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • brown food coloring
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE PECAN PIE FILLING

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

PLUS 20 Pecan Halves for tops

    Instructions

    FOR MACARONS

    • Crack three large eggs and separate the yolks and the white. You only need the whites for this recipe.
    • Pour the whites into a bowl and let them come to room temperature.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
    • Whisk it good to remove any lumps in the flour.
    • Combine the room temperature egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer.
    • Attach the whisk attachment and whip egg whites.
    • Once they become white and foamy, slowly add in the white granulated sugar and increase the speed to high.
    • Set a timer for 12 minutes and let the egg whites whip on high until stiff peaks form and the mixture becomes shiny. Whip in a few drops of brown food coloring, add as little or as much as you like.
    • Using a rubber spatula gently fold in almond flour/powdered sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites.
    • Slowly fold and mix until everything is mixed well and becomes smooth. It will be super thick at first. You\'ll know it\'s ready when it\'s smooth and \"melts\" into itself when you drizzle some of the batter back onto it\'self in the bowl.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Filling a pipping bag with the batter, snip the end and pipe 1 inch circles onto the baking sheet. (You might need more than one baking sheet, but I only needed one. Leave a little space between each cookie as they will spread just a tad when baking.
    • Little tips at the top of each piped cookie? Dip your finger into a little water and pat the tip down on the cookie top.
    • Tap the cookie sheet onto the counter to remove the air bubbles.
    • Let the cookies to sit at room temperature before baking for 1 hour.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350F.
    • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven with the door slightly open.
    • Bake cookies for about 12 minutes or until they are matte looking and dry to the touch. Watch them and don't let them burn!
    • Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool completely before filling with chocolate pecan pie ganache filling. I let mine sit overnight before filling them.

    FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

    • Melted butter in a sauce pan and whisk in brown sugar. Whisk and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the pecans. Pour into a bowl and sit aside.
    • Add heavy cream to a sauce pan and heat on medium-high heat.
    • Once the cream is super hot (without boiling) - remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips.
    • Stir until melted. (set aside maybe 1/4 of a cup to drizzle)
    • Stir in the pecan mixture to the rest.
    • Let chocolate sit until firm enough to pipe into middle of cookies. If it needs help firming up, pour it into a bowl and stick it into the fridge for a bit.

    TO ASSEMBLE:

    • Pair cookies up size wise.
    • Pipe filling into one half & sandwich together to create Macarons.
    • Drizzle with a little of the melted ganache and top with a pecan. If ganache has firmed up, heat in microwave before drizzling over macarons.
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    1. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Macarons are just so satisfying to make once you get a handle on the process. All of the chocolate in this recipes is making my mouth water!

      Reply
    2. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

      December 9, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      I love the idea of these as gifts! They’re so pretty.

      Reply
    3. Krista says

      December 9, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Oh my gosh! These sound amazing! Great recipe!

      Reply
    4. christine says

      December 9, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      I really need to get on this macaron thing. Because I need this in my life.

      Reply
    5. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

      December 9, 2016 at 9:25 pm

      Oh my goodness, Angie – these are beautiful! Making Macarons are on my list of desserts to make next year. Saving your recipe to try.

      Reply
    6. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      December 9, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      Those are absolute perfection, Angie, well done!

      Reply
    7. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

      December 10, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Oh, these macarons are gorgeous! I have never tried making them myself before, but I think you have inspired me with this recipe post. 😉

      Reply
    8. Jen @ The Weary Chef says

      December 10, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      Oh wow! This looks incredible! I’m drooling!!! 😀

      Reply
    9. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

      December 10, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      My mom would love these! She is also a huge fan of pecan Pie 🙂

      Reply
    10. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

      December 12, 2016 at 8:30 am

      These macarons! They look amazing!

      Reply
    11. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      January 12, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      These macarons are flawless and I love this idea-choc pecan pie macarons, brilliant!!

      Reply
    12. Audrey says

      November 1, 2019 at 11:56 am

      In the filling, the recipe does not say how much ground pecan needs to be added. Can you tell me the amount?

      Reply
      • Angie says

        November 1, 2019 at 9:46 pm

        I just checked. It’s there. it’s 1 cup chopped pecans not ground pecans 🙂

        Reply

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