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Coffee Macarons

Delicate coffee-flavored macarons with a crisp shell and a luscious filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • Piping bags with a round tip
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Mix in the instant coffee and cocoa powder into the meringue.
  5. Gently fold the dry mixture into the meringue until well combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Allow the piped macarons to rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets before removing.

Notes

Pair with espresso for a delightful treat or store in an airtight container.