Macarons Recipe
Delicate and delicious French macarons with a crisp shell and soft, chewy center.
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Ingredients
Macaron Shells
- 100 g Almond flour
- 100 g Powdered sugar
- 2 Egg whites at room temperature
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Food coloring optional
Filling
- 100 g Butter softened
- 100 g Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl. Set aside.
- 3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- 4. Add the vanilla extract and food coloring (if using) to the egg whites and mix until combined.
- 5. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter flows like lava.
- 6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 7. Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
- 8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the macarons have risen and set. Let cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.
- 9. For the filling, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- 10. Pipe the filling onto the flat side of a macaron shell and sandwich with another shell. Repeat with remaining macarons.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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