French macarons are elegant, meringue-based cookies that are as delightful to make as they are to eat. With their delicate shells and delicious fillings, these treats are sure to impress anyone!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Buttercream or ganache for filling
Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2:
In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar, making sure there are no lumps.
Step 3:
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
Step 4:
Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
Step 5:
Gently fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar into the meringue.
Step 6:
If using, add food coloring and mix gently until combined.
Step 7:
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
Step 8:
Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
Step 9:
Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin.
Step 10:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
Step 11:
Pair two macaron shells with your favorite buttercream or ganache filling to create a sandwich.
Pairings
- Coffee: A classic pairing that enhances the sweetness of the macarons.
- Tea: Choose your favorite herbal tea for a calming contrast.
- Sparkling Wine: The bubbles and acidity balance the rich flavors perfectly.
Storage Tips
- Store macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze unfilled shells in a single layer, then transfer to a container for up to a month.
Delightful French Macarons
Equipment
- Piping Bag
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Buttercream or ganache for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar, making sure there are no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar into the meringue.
- If using, add food coloring and mix gently until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- Pair two macaron shells with your favorite buttercream or ganache filling to create a sandwich.