Macarons
Delicate French almond meringue cookies with a crisp shell and chewy center. This simplified version uses just a few ingredients and comes together quickly.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 drops food coloring
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup almond flour and 1.5 cups powdered sugar. Set aside.
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat 2 egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 0.25 cup granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Fold the dry mixture into the meringue along with 2 drops food coloring until just combined and smooth, about 30 folds.
- 5
Pipe small circles onto the prepared sheet, tap the tray to release air bubbles, then let rest for 15 minutes until a skin forms. Bake for 15 minutes, until the shells are set and peel off easily.
- 6
Let cool completely before filling with your favorite jam, buttercream, or ganache.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- spatula
- piping bag
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