French Macarons
Summary: Learn how to make delicious French macarons at home with this easy step-by-step recipe. These delicate and colorful almond meringue cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. Follow the instructions carefully to achieve the perfect macaron shells with a smooth and shiny exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: Makes 24 macarons
Duration: Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
- Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter is smooth and shiny.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling and sandwiching the macarons.
Nutrition Facts:
- Sugar: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Calories: 90
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 5g
