Description
Learn how to make delicious French Macarons at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These delicate, colorful cookies are perfect for special occasions or just a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
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Macaron Shells:
- 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
- 1-2 drops gel food coloring (optional)
- 125g almond flour
- 125g confectioners’ sugar
Macaron Filling:
- desired macaron filling (various options listed in notes)
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Whites: Wipe down a large glass or metal mixing bowl with lemon juice or vinegar. Refrigerate egg whites for 24 hours, then bring to room temperature.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line 3 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Beat Egg Whites: Add cream of tartar and extract to egg whites. Beat until soft peaks form, then gradually add superfine sugar until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Prepare Batter: Fold food coloring into egg whites. Sift almond flour and confectioners’ sugar together and fold into egg white mixture.
- Pipe Batter: Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe rounds onto baking sheets.
- Bake: Let macarons sit, then bake at 325°F for 13 minutes until set.
- Cool and Fill: Cool macaron shells, then fill with desired filling.
Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Macarons can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw before filling/serving.
- Special Tools: Electric Mixer, Mixing Bowls, Egg Separator, Food Scale, Sieve, Piping Bag, Piping Tip, Baking Sheets, Silicone Mat, Cooling Rack
- Ingredient Substitutions: Use weights for best results. Approximate measurements provided if no food scale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron shell (without filling)
- Calories: Approximately 80 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 6g
- Sodium: Approximately 10mg
- Fat: Approximately 4g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 9g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
