Name: Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel French Macarons
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 3 egg whites (room temperature); ¼ c. white sugar; 2 c. confectioners sugar; 3/4 c. almond flour; 1 tbsp. unsweetened dark cocoa (I used the Cacao Barry Extra Brute Cocoa Powder 22/24%); pinch of salt; ¼ tsp cream of tartar; 8-10 dates (pitted (I used Medjool)); 1/4 c. water; 1½ c. unsalted butter (softened); 5 c. powdered sugar (sifted); 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream; Redmond Ancient Kosher Sea Salt (course)