Description
Learn how to make delicate, airy French macarons that are perfect for any occasion with this step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Ganache or filling of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour in a medium bowl.
- Whip the egg whites in another bowl until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the sifted almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites and fold carefully.
- Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they lift off the parchment easily. Cool completely before filling.
Notes
Make sure to let the macarons sit for 30 minutes before baking to form a skin. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg