Go Back

French macarons

French macarons are delicate, colorful confections that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls: For combining ingredients.
  • Electric Mixer: For whipping the egg whites to stiff peaks.
  • Sifter: To sift the almond flour and powdered sugar.
  • Silicone Spatula: For folding the batter gently.
  • Piping Bag with Round Tip: For piping the macaron shells onto the baking sheets.
  • Baking Sheets: For baking the macarons.
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat: To line the baking sheets.
  • Cooling Rack: For cooling the baked macarons.

Ingredients
  

  • Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or flavor of choice
  • Food coloring optional
  • Filling of Choice
  • Buttercream ganache, or fruit preserves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  • Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
  • Whip egg whites, adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients until smooth and shiny.
  • Pipe onto baking sheets, rest, then bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • Cool, fill, and let sit before serving.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different flavors and colors to make your macarons unique. Enjoy the process, and don't hesitate to try again if your first batch doesn't turn out perfectly!