How to Make Macarons: Simple and Indulgent for Beginners
Learn how to make macarons with this easy recipe designed for beginners!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently.
- Pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let the piped macarons sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, then let cool.
- For the filling, whip the butter and cream together until fluffy, then add vanilla.
- Sandwich the filling between two macaron shells.
Notes
- Make sure to let the macarons mature in the fridge for a day for the best flavor.
- You can color the macaron batter with food coloring if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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