Beth’s Foolproof Macarons
Delicate French macarons with a crisp exterior and soft, chewy center. A foolproof recipe for delightful treats!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Filling of your choice (ganache, buttercream, jam)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release air bubbles and let sit for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, allowing to cool completely before removing from parchment.
- Pair the macaron shells and fill with your desired filling.
- Enjoy the macarons and appreciate their beauty and flavor!
Notes
Macarons are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze without filling for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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