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Hands-On French Macarons Workshop

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square @ 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

Master the art of creating delectable French macarons at The Chopping Block Lincoln Square. Our expert pastry chef will guide you through every step of the technique as you learn and practice how to make three different, delicious varieties in this hands-on class. Impress your friends and family with your newfound baking skills!

(260) All levels 18 and older

Take Home Timpano Dinner Party for 8 People!

Tutore @ 2755 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL

Experience the ultimate Italian feast with this class, inspired by the culinary masterpiece from the movie Big Night. Learn to craft the iconic Timpano filled with layers of savory delights, from meatballs to pasta, wrapped in delicate pastry. Impress your guests with a 3-course dinner party for up to 8 people, showcasing the flavors of Italy in your own home.

All levels 18 and older
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Holiday Cookie Exchange

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $95
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours & 30 minutes

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  • $95
  • The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart @ 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107, Chicago, IL 60654
  • 3 hours & 30 minutes
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this pastry class:

Leave the planning to us as we arrange an epic cookie exchange! Enjoy complimentary homemade Chopping Block Hot Cocoa as you mix, bake, decorate, and fill four different cookies and one no-bake confection. The best part is, you'll leave with plenty to share with friends and family as you depart with over 2 dozen confections that include 12 types of cookies and 3 no-bake treats! 

Kitchen / Menu #1
  • Ginger Snaps, Cranberry-Pistachio Bars, Spritz, Thumbprints and Chocolate Truffles in one room.
Kitchen / Menu #2 
  • Holiday Palmiers, Snowballs, Molasses Spice Cookies, Red Velvet Crinkles, and Buckeyes round out this incredible assortment. 
Kitchen / Menu #3
  • White Chocolate Ginger Blondies, Egg Nog Shortbread, Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Toffee Cookies, and Peanut Butter Fudge in the next room.
Choose which batch you'd like to bake!

Each classroom is limited to 16 people. 

Children 12 and older welcome to participate with an adult. 

Skills Covered in Class Include: 
  • Making Cookie Dough
  • Determining Cookie Doneness
  • Selecting and Working with Chocolate
  • Using Spices 
  • Working with Fresh Cranberries
Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately.

School Notes:
Important:
  • Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

  • Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

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The Chopping Block at the Mart

Chicago's largest recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration and hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events. Classes at our two locations cover subjects from cooking basics to intensive Boot Camps as well...

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