Description
Learn how to make delicious and delicate Easy Macarons at home with this simple recipe. These gluten-free almond cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be customized with various fillings and flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour (finely ground and sifted)
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional gel food coloring
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until stiff. Fold in vanilla and food coloring. Fold in dry ingredients.
- Pipe and Bake: Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe circles onto baking sheets. Tap to remove air bubbles. Let sit, then bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and milk until creamy.
- Assemble: Pipe or spread filling on one shell and sandwich with another.
Notes
- Room temperature egg whites yield the best meringue.
- Experiment with different flavors for the shells and fillings.
- For best taste, refrigerate macarons for 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
