*I prefer to use the mini chocolate chips when possible to speed up the process.
** If the cream is not able to melt all the chocolate, place bowl in microwave. Heat for 20 seconds on low power. Remove and stir. Repeat until chocolate is fully melted.
MAKES:
About 4 dozen 1.5 in shells (two dozen sandwiched macaron cookies)
-Free 1.5 in circle template download for this recipe: http://www.getcreativejuice.com/2013/08/macarons-basic-printable-template.html
(Modified from the book (some tips, tricks, and terminology excluded))