Description
Learn how to make classic French Macarons with this detailed recipe. These delicate, colorful cookies are perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat. Follow the step-by-step instructions to achieve the perfect macaron shells and flavorful fillings.
Ingredients
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- 100g egg whites (usually between 3-4 large egg whites)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon extract such as vanilla, almond, coconut, etc. (optional)
- 80g superfine sugar (aka caster sugar, see note)
- 1–2 drops gel food coloring (optional)
- 125g almond flour
- 125g confectioners’ sugar
- desired macaron filling (some options listed in notes)
Egg White Mixture:
Almond Flour Mixture:
Macaron Filling:
Instructions
- Prepare Egg White Mixture: Start by wiping down a mixing bowl with lemon juice, then beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Prepare Almond Flour Mixture: Sift almond flour and confectioners’ sugar together.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the egg whites into the dry ingredients until the batter reaches a honey-like consistency.
- Pipe and Bake: Pipe rounds of batter onto baking sheets, bake at 325°F for 13 minutes until set.
- Fill and Serve: Let shells cool, fill with desired filling, and enjoy!
Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Cooled macaron shells and finished assembled macarons can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Special Tools: Electric Mixer, Glass Mixing Bowls, Metal Mixing Bowls, Fine Mesh Sieve, Piping Bag, Piping Tip, Baking Sheets, Silicone Baking Mat, Cooling Rack
- Egg Whites: Fresh egg whites are recommended for best results.
- Extract/Flavoring: Add 1/2 teaspoon of extract for additional flavor.
- Almond Flour: Use fine almond flour, not almond meal.
- Macaron Filling Ideas: Vanilla buttercream, chocolate buttercream, lemon buttercream, etc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron shell (without filling)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
