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French Macarons

Deliciously Light French Macarons for Baking Beginners

Master the art of French macarons with this beginner-friendly recipe that's as delightful to behold as it is to taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 31 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 90 g Almond Flour fine for best results
  • 150 g Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 100 g Egg Whites aged and at room temperature
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar added gradually
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar optional
For the Filling
  • Buttercream, Ganache, or Jam customizable flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer or handheld mixer
  • spatula
  • Piping Bag
  • round nozzle
  • Baking Sheet
  • oven thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Whip egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold the sifted mixture into the meringue, observing the right texture.
  4. Pipe small circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and tap to release air bubbles.
  5. Allow piped macarons to rest until tops feel dry, about 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for about 16 minutes.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet before pairing and filling with your choice of filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Refrigerate filled macarons overnight for best flavor before serving.

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