Description
Delightfully easy tips for perfect French macarons that are beautifully crafted treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 grams sifted super-fine almond flour
- 180 grams powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 120 grams large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 60 grams granulated sugar
- 4 drops liquid-gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting or your choice of filling
Instructions
- Prepare your piping bag and dry ingredients.
- Whip the egg whites to perfection until they form stiff peaks.
- Combine and create the macaron shells by folding in the dry ingredients and piping onto a baking sheet.
- Allow the macarons to dry, then bake in a preheated oven at 315°F for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Let the shells cool, fill with your desired frosting, and sandwich them together.
Notes
Make sure the almond flour is super-fine for the best results and use room temperature egg whites to achieve a fluffier meringue. Adjust food coloring as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: French macaron, dessert, baking, treats, colorful cookies