Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons
Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons are chewy and tender, with a rich nuttiness from finely ground almonds and a hint of cinnamon that warms each bite. Flecks of semisweet chocolate melt into the cookies, adding a balanced sweetness without overwhelming the almond flavor. Serve these for dessert or an afternoon snack alongside coffee or tea when you want something comforting yet elegant.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 14
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a food processor, finely grind the almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
Separate one of the eggs, then add the white, the other egg, and almond extract, and process until the mixture comes together.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the chocolate.
- 5
Moisten your hands and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each to 1/3-inch-thick rounds.
- 6
Bake until the tops puff and the centers remain soft, about 12 minutes.
- 7
Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. Replace the parchment paper for the next batch of cookies.
- Calories 149.35 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.99 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 15.31 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.41 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.13 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.55 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 10.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.44 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 11.83 g --
- Added Sugars 2.85 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 38.31 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 108.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.8 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Chocolate Streaked Almond Macaroons is made with 7 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Extract, Almonds, Eggs, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 149.35 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Extract, Almonds, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 149.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons healthy?
- Chocolate-Streaked Almond Macaroons has an easyChef Pro health score of 22/100. Per serving, it provides 149.35 calories and 3.99 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.13 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.85 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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