Description
Delicate and elegant French macarons with a crispy shell and soft center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 150 grams sifted super-fine almond flour
- 180 grams powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams large egg whites (at room temperature, about 4 large eggs)
- 60 grams granulated sugar
- 4 drops liquid-gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting or your choice of filling
Instructions
- Prepare a piping bag and set it in a tall glass to hold it open.
- Sift and mix the almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Beat egg whites with salt until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add food coloring and vanilla to meringue.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in three additions until smooth.
- Pipe rounds onto the baking sheet, bang the tray to flatten, and pop air bubbles.
- Let the shells dry until they form a skin (30-60 minutes).
- Bake in a preheated oven at 315°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool the shells, fill with desired filling, and sandwich together.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accuracy. Room temperature egg whites whip better. Practice the macaronage to achieve the right batter consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg