Description
Delicate French macarons with smooth shells and chewy interiors, perfect for any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add granulated sugar to the egg whites while whisking until stiff peaks form (4-5 minutes).
- Fold the dry mixture into the meringue gently and add food coloring if desired.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets.
- Allow the piped macarons to rest for 30-60 minutes until tops are not sticky.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set and not jiggly.
- Let cool completely before filling with desired filling.
Notes
Use aged egg whites for a better meringue structure. Measures should be precise for consistent results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg