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French Macarons

Delicious French Macarons: Your Easy Guide to Baking Joy

Learn to create delightful French macarons with this easy guide; perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 120 g Almond Flour Opt for fine almond flour for best results.
  • 230 g Powdered Sugar Essential for a smooth finish.
  • 100 g Egg Whites Let sit at room temperature for stability.
  • 30 g Granulated Sugar Stabilizes the whipped egg whites.
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Optional stabilizer.
For the Filling
  • 100 g Butter Base for your buttercream filling.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Round piping tip
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Whisk the egg whites in a mixing bowl until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, whisking until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg whites until the mixture flows easily off the spatula.
  4. Pipe uniform circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and tap the baking sheet to release air bubbles.
  5. Let the piped shells rest for 30 to 60 minutes until the surface is dry to the touch.
  6. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 12-16 minutes.
  7. Cool the shells on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before filling them with your choice of buttercream.

Notes

Store filled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze unfilled shells for up to 3 months.