Description
Learn how to make delicate and delicious French macarons at home with this easy recipe. These almond meringue cookies are gluten-free and perfect for any dessert table.
Ingredients
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For the Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (optional)
For Filling:
- Buttercream or ganache
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine powdered sugar and almond flour in a food processor, pulse, and sift. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla extract, food coloring, and dry ingredients. Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe rounds onto baking sheets.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14–16 minutes. Let cool.
- Fill: Pair shells of similar sizes and fill with buttercream or ganache. Sandwich together and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients by weight for best results.
- Use gel food coloring to avoid affecting batter texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
