French Macarons

Prep: 30minBake: 14minServes: 24 macaronsDifficulty: hard
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Ingredients

  • Almond flour115 g
  • Powdered sugar200 g
  • Egg whites (aged)90 g
  • Granulated sugar25 g
  • Food coloring2 ml
  • Vanilla extract2 ml

Substitution Options:

Almond flour:
Blanched almond flour - Must be super fineImpact: Best option for smooth shells

Instructions

1

Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together 3 times.

💡 This is crucial for smooth tops

💡 Discard large pieces

2

Whip egg whites to soft peaks. Add granulated sugar, whip to stiff peaks.

💡 Aged whites work best

💡 Should be glossy

3

Add coloring and extract to meringue.

💡 Gel coloring works best

💡 Don't add too much liquid

4

Fold almond mixture into meringue in 3 additions.

💡 The macaronage is crucial

💡 Batter should flow like lava

5

Pipe 1.5 inch circles on parchment. Tap tray to release bubbles.

💡 Use template under parchment

💡 Pop any bubbles with toothpick

6

Rest 30-60 minutes until skin forms. Bake at 300°F for 14 minutes.

💡 Should not be tacky to touch

💡 Rotate tray halfway

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Nutrition Information

Per 1 macaron

70
Calories
3g
Fat
10g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Without filling

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