Magic happens when sugar, almond flour, and airy egg whites come together in perfect harmony to form the delicate disks the French call macarons. Follow this step-by-step guide and what goes on in those patisseries will no longer be a mystery! Store macarons in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Provided by Smart Cookie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h47m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine confectioners' sugar, almond flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until extra-fine. Sift through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- Beat egg whites with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until frothy. Gradually add superfine sugar and vanilla and continue to beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat; tips of peaks should hold their shape but curl over slightly.
- Gently fold 1/3 of the almond flour mixture into the egg whites, turning bowl occasionally, until nearly combined. Drop in food coloring. Add remaining almond flour mixture in 2 additions, gently folding until a batter comes together. Batter should fall off the spatula in thick ribbons without breaking.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag with a #804 pastry tip. Line 2 light-colored baking sheets with silicone macaron mats. Pipe batter into each circle on the mats. Tap baking sheets 4 times against the counter to release any air bubbles. Let macarons sit at room temperature until dry to the touch, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Bake macarons in the preheated oven until bottoms rise slightly off the mats to form 'feet', 17 to 20 minutes. Switch baking sheets positions halfway through.
- Let macarons cool on the mats for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat butter and confectioners' sugar together using an electric mixer until creamy. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Transfer buttercream to a piping bag with a #4 pastry tip. Pipe buttercream onto 1/2 of the macarons. Top with the other halves to create sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
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[email protected]These macarons were a disappointment. I won't be making them again.
Jeramey Wilson
[email protected]I didn't like the texture of these macarons. They were too chewy.
Zylen Dickson
[email protected]These macarons are too sweet for my taste.
Yasmine Stein
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my macarons didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I'll have to try again.
Ashikuzzaman Shamim
[email protected]These macarons are a little pricey, but they're worth every penny.
Gul Faraz Khan Official
[email protected]I'm so happy I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good macaron recipe for ages.
Dalia Lopez
[email protected]These macarons are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to impress your friends and family.
M Nur (Nurzahan)
[email protected]I love the variety of flavors in these macarons. They're all so unique and delicious.
Md Sohle
[email protected]These macarons are so beautiful and delicious. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Susan Gaire
[email protected]I've made these macarons several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my favorite macaron recipe!
Tinotenda Mamutse
[email protected]These macarons are a little time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're so delicious!
Ibruze Man
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These macarons are now my go-to dessert.
Choudhray
[email protected]These macarons are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Nida Naz
[email protected]I love these macarons! They're so pretty and they taste amazing.
Mardey Campbell
[email protected]These macarons are so delicious! The filling is perfectly balanced and the shells are so light and airy.
curpt gaming
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these macarons without any problems. They turned out great!
Erik Sodders
[email protected]These macarons were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.
Dilmaya Bc
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my macarons turned out perfectly! They're so beautiful and delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
british of yardale
[email protected]These macarons are the best I've ever had! They're so light and airy, and the filling is perfectly creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.