Macarons
Delicate French almond meringue cookies with smooth tops, ruffled feet, and a luscious buttercream filling. The ultimate baking challenge, conquered.
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 45 min
Total
24
Servings
Advanced
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the filling
Instructions
Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice to remove any lumps. This is essential for smooth-topped macarons.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat to stiff, glossy peaks. Add vanilla and food coloring if using.
Tip: Age your egg whites in the fridge overnight, then bring to room temp. Aged whites are more stable and produce better meringue.
Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue using the macaronage technique: press the batter against the side of the bowl with a spatula, then fold. Repeat 40-50 times until the batter flows like lava and falls in a ribbon that dissolves in 10 seconds.
Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Tap the sheets firmly on the counter 3 times to release air bubbles. Let rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a dry skin (not tacky to touch).
Bake at 300F for 14-16 minutes until the shells are firm and don't wobble when tapped. Cool completely. Beat the filling ingredients until smooth and sandwich the shells together. Refrigerate overnight before eating for the best texture.
Nutrition per Serving
110kcal
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Carbs
5g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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