Macarons Recipe

Michelle Kim

Follow this recipe to bake beautiful and delicious Macarons, the classic French treat that consists of two almond meringue cookies filled with a layer of buttercream, jam, or ganache.

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Prep Time 45

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
1 Piping bag With a round tip
1 Electric mixer For whipping egg whites
1 Sieve For sifting almond flour and powdered sugar

Ingredients

100 g Almond flour Finely ground
180 g Powdered sugar
100 g Egg whites At room temperature
1/4 tsp Cream of tartar
50 g Granulated sugar
Food coloring Optional, gel preferred
100 g Unsalted butter Softened
200 g Powdered sugar Sifted
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Food coloring or flavor extract Optional

Instructions

Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold in the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar into the whipped egg whites gently until the mixture is smooth and shiny. If using, add food coloring.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
Pipe 1-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced at least 1-inch apart.
Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release air bubbles.
Let the piped shells stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the shells are set.
Cool completely on the baking sheet before filling.
Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract or desired flavoring.
If using, add food coloring to match or complement the macaron shells.
Transfer the filling into a piping bag and pipe onto the flat side of a macaron shell, then sandwich with another shell.
Repeat with remaining shells and filling.

Notes

Ensure all equipment is completely grease-free and that egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Macarons will improve in taste and texture after refrigerating for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 7900IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword Baking, French Dessert, Macarons, Sweet