French Macarons
Delicate and colorful French macarons that are surprisingly easy to make, perfect for impressing family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 280°F (140°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- Beat the egg whites until frothy, gradually adding the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add the vanilla extract and food coloring, if using, then gently fold in the dry ingredients.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe circles onto the baking sheets.
- Tap the sheets on the counter to release air bubbles and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes and let them cool completely before filling.
Notes
Use aged egg whites for best results and bake on a dry day to avoid issues with humidity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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