Best 11 Magic Almond Macaroons Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of almond macaroons, a classic French pastry that combines simplicity and elegance. These bite-sized cookies boast a crisp exterior and a chewy, tender interior, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create these magical macaroons that will impress your friends and family. Our comprehensive guide provides two fantastic recipes: the classic almond macaroons and a chocolate-dipped variation that adds an extra layer of richness. Whether you prefer the traditional recipe or crave a chocolatey twist, these recipes guarantee a delightful culinary experience.

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

CHEWY ALMOND MACAROONS



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These cookies have an intense almond flavor, a crunchy crust with a chewy, tender inside. Coconut is nowhere to be found in this delicious little cookie.

Provided by Eats By The Beach

Categories     Desserts

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 5

18 ounces almond paste (not marzipan)
½ cup superfine sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat mats.
  • In a large mixing bowl, crumble the almond paste. Add the sugar and salt.
  • Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together until well mixed.
  • Pour in the amaretto and gently work the liquid into the almond mixture until a paste forms.
  • In a shallow, flat bowl, sift the powdered sugar into the bowl. Set aside.
  • Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop to scoop out the dough into the powdered sugar.
  • Roll each ball in the powdered sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave at least 1-inch space between the balls.
  • Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  • Allow the dough balls to sit on your counter for 20 minutes to dry out.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

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

MAGIC ALMOND MACAROONS



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

Provided by Monkeygirl1628

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 egg whites
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb finely chopped almonds
10 drops almond extract
1 tablespoon melted shortening

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites, add sugar gradually and beat constantly.
  • Add almonds, flavoring, and shortening mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoons on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in slow oven (275 degrees F) For 30-40 minutes.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts :

ALMOND MACAROONS



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Macaroon cookies in many different flavours can be found in many bakeries in many European countries including Germany and Switzerland. This recipe was found in Oetker Baking is Fun

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 60-70 macaroons

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 egg whites
140 g sifted icing sugar
250 g ground almonds
2 ml cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Grease a baking sheet, line with waxed paper and grease again.
  • Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks.
  • Gradually add the icing sugar, beating until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
  • Mix together the almonds and cinnamon.
  • Gently fold into the egg mixture.
  • Spoon mixture into a decorating bag fitted with a large, round icing tube.
  • Pipe small amounts onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until dry.
  • Cool.
  • Store in airtight container to mellow for about 1 week before serving.

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

Tips:

  • Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all of your ingredients. This will ensure you have everything you need and prevent any scrambling during the process.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Whenever possible, use room temperature ingredients, especially the butter and eggs. This will help them blend together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Beat the Egg Whites Properly: Properly beaten egg whites are essential for the success of macaroons. Make sure to beat them until they reach stiff peaks, which means they should hold their shape when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
  • Fold Ingredients Gently: When incorporating the beaten egg whites into the batter, do so gently with a spatula. Over-mixing can deflate the egg whites and result in dense macaroons.
  • Let the Batter Rest: Allowing the batter to rest for 30 minutes to an hour before baking will help the flavors meld and develop.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The ideal temperature for baking macaroons is between 300°F and 325°F (150°C to 165°C). This will help them bake evenly without over-browning.
  • Don't Over-Bake: Macaroons are delicate, so it's important not to over-bake them. Keep a close eye on them and remove them from the oven as soon as the tops are set and the edges are just starting to brown.

Conclusion:

With careful attention to detail and a little practice, you can master the art of making delicious almond macaroons. These light and airy cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your friends and family. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a batch of magic almond macaroons that will disappear before your eyes!

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