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**Indulge in the Delightful World of Almond Macaroons: A Culinary Journey Through History, Taste, and Texture**

Almond macaroons, a timeless classic in the realm of French pastries, have captivated taste buds for centuries. These delicate and airy confections, often mistaken for coconut macaroons, stand apart with their unique almond flavor and chewy yet crispy texture. Originating in Italy during the Renaissance era, macaroons embarked on a culinary odyssey, gracing tables across Europe and eventually finding a cherished place in French patisseries. Today, almond macaroons are celebrated worldwide, gracing dessert platters and delighting palates with their irresistible charm. This article presents a curated collection of almond macaroon recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved treat. From classic French macaroons to gluten-free and vegan variations, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary adventure, explore the fascinating history of macaroons, and discover the secrets to crafting these delectable pastries in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND MACAROONS



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These almond macaroons have a wonderful texture, chewy inside and crisp outside. The milk chocolate drizzle dresses them up-everyone loves them! And they're so easy: With only six ingredients, you can whip them up at the last minute. -Deena Dillion, Ossian, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients until blended. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake 16-20 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Drizzle cookies with melted chocolate; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

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EASY ALMOND MACAROONS



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Almond macaroons are a delicious, easy-to-make cookie that everyone will love! My recipe is foolproof & only takes a few minutes to prepare!

Provided by petro

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

egg whites from 3 medium eggs
1 2/3 cups almonds (raw )
handful walnuts (raw and optional)
1 2/3 cups icing sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (or rum extract)
icing sugar for powdering (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 300 F
  • Ground almonds and walnuts until fine
  • With a hand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Slowly add icing sugar, almond and walnuts, one tablespoon at a time and mix with a spatula until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and rum or almond extract.
  • Drop batter with a tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches in between cookies. Alternatively you can use a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2" plain tip.
  • Dust with some icing sugar (optional)
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

ALMOND MACAROONS



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This classic almond cookie is moist, soft, and chewy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces almond paste (about 5 1/2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch of coarse salt
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put almond paste, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until crumbly, about 3 minutes. Add egg white and vanilla. Mix until smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Drop batter by tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Place 2 almond slices on each mound of dough. Bake until cookies are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Just before serving, lightly dust cookies with sugar.

FRENCH ALMOND MACARONS



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These classic French cookies have a crisp exterior and a slightly chewy center. Make all three versions for a festive dessert buffet.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups (4 ounces) sliced almonds, finely ground, or almond flour
All-purpose flour, for dipping
3 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 recipe Swiss Meringue Buttercream for French Almond Macarons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sift confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Whisk in almonds; set aside. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats (such as Silpats), and mark circles using a 1 1/2-inch cutter dipped in flour.
  • Put egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until foamy, then beat in salt. Beat in granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until medium-soft peaks form. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold half the almond mixture into the egg white mixture until just incorporated. Fold in vanilla and remaining almond mixture until just incorporated. Firmly tap bottom of bowl on counter to eliminate air pockets.
  • Transfer mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip (such as Ateco #806). Pipe mixture into marked circles on prepared baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until macarons are slightly firm and can be gently lifted off parchment (bottoms will be dry), 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer macarons on parchment to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Spread 2 teaspoons buttercream on flat sides of half the macarons, then sandwich with remaining halves, keeping flat sides together. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes, before serving.

FRENCH ALMOND MACAROONS



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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups blanched slivered almonds
1/4 cup potato starch
3 large egg whites
Pinch fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Combine sugar and almonds in food processor fitted with metal blade. Process 3 minutes to grind into a fine powder. If mixture is sticking, scrape down sides of bowl. Add starch and process 1 minute more.
  • In another bowl or a mixer, whip egg whites, salt and extract together at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Working in 3 additions, fold almond mixture into egg whites, turning over and over until incorporated. Batter will be sticky and thick. Set aside to rest 20 minutes.
  • Spoon batter by tablespoons onto prepared pans; cookies will spread to about 3-inch rounds, so leave plenty of room. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are puffed, golden and shiny, 18 to 20 minutes. As soon as cookies come out of oven, remove paper (with cookies on it) from baking sheet. Let cookies cool completely before removing from paper; use a thin metal spatula or knife blade if cookies stick.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 21 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

VEGAN ALMOND MACAROONS



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One of my favorite recipes from my first book, Flour, is a chewy, addictive almond macaroon sandwich cookie. I adore almonds (I always have a handful in my pocket, much to Christopher's chagrin when I forget to take them out when doing laundry), and this recipe came from my former boss and mentor, Chef Jamie. It was a very popular offering at Flour for many years, and I never thought to mess with it until I learned about aquafaba. Aquafaba is the cooking liquid from chickpeas--that thick, viscous water you drain out of the can. For reasons I still don't quite understand, this liquid acts like egg whites in many recipes. There are Facebook groups devoted to aquafaba. It's amazing! We switched out the egg whites for aquafaba in our almond macaroon recipe and it tastes exactly the same...and now it is vegan. I didn't think these cookies could get better, but they did. The batter needs to rest for at least 4 hours (even better, overnight), so plan accordingly when making these chewy treats.

Provided by Joanne Chang

Categories     dessert

Time 5h

Yield About 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups (250 grams) sliced skin-on almonds, for the dough, plus about 1/2 cup (50 grams) for garnish
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
1/3 cup (80 grams) aquafaba (liquid from a can of no-salt-added chickpeas, or homemade)
3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the 2 1/2 cups (250 grams) almonds, the sugar, aquafaba, almond extract, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Paddle on medium-high speed for 10 minutes. Yes, 10 full minutes! The almonds will slowly break down and eventually the batter should look like thick quicksand. Scrape the batter into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, to allow it to stiffen up a little bit.
  • When ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it very liberally with pan spray--this is a sticky cookie, so don't be shy. Using a small (2-tablespoon) ice cream scoop or large spoon, scoop balls of dough about the size of golf balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Press the dough with the palm of your hand to flatten the cookies until they are about 1/2 inch thick (moisten your hand with water to prevent sticking). Sprinkle the cookies liberally with the remaining 1/2 cup (50 grams) almonds and press slightly to adhere. Bake for 26 to 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through the baking time, until the cookies are totally medium golden brown on top and along the edges and the almonds are lightly toasted. Don't underbake or they will be gummy in the center. Let cool on the baking sheet on a wire rack.
  • Almond macaroons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

ALMOND MACAROONS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 30m

Yield About 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 whites of extra large eggs
1 1/2 cups unblanched almonds
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
10 almonds, blanched and sliced in vertical quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine egg whites, unblanched almonds and sugar and grind, using fine blade of meat grinder or food processor. Mixture should be fairly thick and fine and should drop off spoon in a mass.
  • Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between them. Top each with slice of blanched almond.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cookies turn pale brown. Remove from pan when cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 116, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 13 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SIMPLEST ALMOND MACAROONS



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Make and share this Simplest Almond Macaroons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JenPo

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) can almond paste, broken up into small pieces
2 egg whites
1 1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place almond paste and sugar in food processor or mixing bowl. Mix or process until thoroughly combined. Add egg whites and mix until smooth dough forms.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets, about 1 inch apart and bake 18-20 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely on baking sheets.
  • Peel macaroons from paper when completely cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.5, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 0.8

ALMOND MACAROONS



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Categories     Cookies     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Almond     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 16 Macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole almonds (preferably blanched)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg white
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
confectioners' sugar for dusting
about 16 whole almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and lightly butter a baking sheet.
  • In a food processor pulse 1 cup almonds with granulated sugar until ground fine. Add egg white, almond extract, and a pinch salt and pulse until combined. Roll mixture into 16 balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and arrange about 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Slightly flatten balls and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar. Gently press 1 almond into each cookie.
  • Bake macaroons in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until pale golden. Transfer macaroons to a rack and cool completely. Macaroons keep 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

CHEWY ALMOND MACAROON BISCUITS



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Rustle up these easy almond cookies. Popular for Passover, they're dairy and gluten free. You can also add a little cinnamon to turn them into cinnamon balls, if you like

Provided by Victoria Prever

Categories     Dessert, Snack

Time 40m

Yield Makes 20-25

Number Of Ingredients 6

225g ground almonds
120g caster sugar
2 egg whites
20 blanched almonds (optional)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
4 tbsp icing sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a large baking sheet with baking parchment. Put the ground almonds and sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then add to the almond and sugar mixture. Stir well - it will form a slightly sticky mixture but should hold its shape.
  • Wet your hands lightly and roll a heaped teaspoon of the mixture into a ball between your palms - it should be about 4cm in diameter. Put on the tray and flatten slightly with wet fingers to a thick disc, leaving at least 3cm between each biscuit. Press a blanched almond into each one, if you like.
  • Bake for 18-20 mins until just starting to turn golden around the edges, then remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. You want them to have a chewy, soft centre and the darker they get the harder the middle will be.
  • To make cinnamon balls, add the cinnamon to the almonds and sugar before you add the egg white. When shaping, leave them as balls. Bake for 18-20 mins - you want them to stay soft in the centre. While they are still warm, put them gently in a bowl of icing sugar and turn to coat. Leave until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use superfine almond flour for a smoother texture.
  • Toast the almonds before grinding them to enhance their flavor.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form to create a light and airy texture.
  • Fold the almond mixture into the egg whites gently to prevent deflating them.
  • Pipe the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • Bake the macaroons at a low temperature to prevent them from browning too quickly.
  • Let the macaroons cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Almond macaroons are a classic French pastry that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delicious and elegant cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, these recipes will help you create perfect almond macaroons every time.

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