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Easy Macaron Recipe

This easy macaron recipe will guide you through making delicate French macarons that are customizable and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or any flavoring of choice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Food coloring optional
  • Filling of choice buttercream, ganache, or jam

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Sifter
  • Rubber spatula
  • Piping bags with round tips

Method
 

  1. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the vanilla extract and food coloring.
  5. Fold the almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites carefully.
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Allow the piped macarons to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 15 minutes.

Notes

These macarons are delightful on their own but pair beautifully with coffee or tea.