Description
Learn the secrets to making perfect French macarons every time with this foolproof recipe. Delicate almond cookies filled with a creamy buttercream – a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the macaron shells:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour (finely ground and sifted)
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Gel food coloring (optional)
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or flavoring of choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the macaron shells: Line baking sheets, pulse and sift powdered sugar and almond flour, beat egg whites with cream of tartar, add granulated sugar, fold in dry ingredients, and pipe rounds onto sheets.
- Rest the macarons: Let them sit at room temperature to form a skin.
- Bake: Bake at 300°F for 15–18 minutes until set.
- Make the filling: Beat butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth.
- Assemble: Fill and sandwich the macarons.
Notes
- A kitchen scale ensures best results.
- Aged egg whites can help stabilize the meringue.
- Store filled macarons in the fridge for 24 hours for best texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
