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French Macarons

Irresistibly Easy French Macarons You’ll Love to Make

These French Macarons are delicate cookies with customizable flavors that elevate your dessert game effortlessly.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour key ingredient for texture and flavor
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar sweetens the shells
  • 3 large egg whites use aged ones for better results
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar added gradually for stiff peaks
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar stabilizes egg whites
  • optional food coloring adds color and personality
Filling
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened for filling
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sweetens the filling
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream adjust for texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • optional flavoring or food coloring customize filling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy, add cream of tartar, continue whipping until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar while whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in the sifted dry mixture in three additions until just combined.
  5. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  6. Pipe small circles of batter onto the sheets, leaving space in between.
  7. Tap baking sheets gently to release air bubbles and let macarons rest for 30-60 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  9. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  10. Let the macarons cool completely on the sheets.
  11. Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla to make the filling.
  12. Pair shells of similar size for filling.
  13. Fill one shell with the filling and sandwich with another shell.
  14. Rest the assembled macarons in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
  15. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Allow egg whites to age at room temperature for best results. Don't skip the resting time for perfect macarons.

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