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Macaron Recipe Easy

A simple yet delightful recipe for making classic French macarons with a crisp shell and chewy center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Silicone spatula
  • Piping bag with round tip
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Sifter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour.
  3. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy.
  4. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the meringue.
  6. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue using a silicone spatula.
  7. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto your prepared baking sheets.
  8. Allow the piped macarons to rest for about 30 minutes until they form a skin.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
  10. Let the macarons cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Allow the macarons to cool completely before filling them with your favorite filling.