MACARON (FRENCH MACAROON)

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This is the quintessential macaron (NOT macaroon) recipe. I am a baker's apprentice, and after much trial and error, we (the baker and I) finally perfected the technique. We decided to share with you all. Pipe your choice of filling on a cookie and sandwich another cookie on top. These are like cloud cookie sandwiches and are delicious if done correctly. If you want to do it the super-easy way, just fill with your favorite flavor of frosting. Enjoy!

Provided by Liz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely ground almonds

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. Sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  • Spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, onto prepared baking sheet. If the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
  • When batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe the batter onto the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. Let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  • Bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

MD. ROMJAN ALI 72
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been wanting to try macarons for so long, and now I can finally make them at home.


Lachlan Pearson
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These macarons were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Jk Awan
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I love the variety of colors in these macarons. They look so festive!


Maria Nadir
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These macarons were a bit too difficult to make. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Kigan Munkombwe
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These macarons were a huge hit with my family and friends.


Pamela Mahlangu
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These macarons were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Olivia Moschell
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These macarons were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I would try a different recipe next time.


Hamna Ikram
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I love the presentation of these macarons. They look so elegant!


Alica Schmidtova
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These macarons were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Rayhan Islam Hurayra
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been wanting to try macarons for so long, and now I can finally make them at home.


Np rokka
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These macarons were a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


MS Sobuj
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I love the different flavor variations in this recipe. The pistachio macarons were my favorite!


Peggy Millner
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These macarons were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Sooriya Kumara
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I've never made macarons before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Atif Fareed
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These macarons were delicious! I made them for my friend's birthday party and they were a huge hit.


Asif Piya
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my macarons didn't turn out as expected. They were a bit too dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


yahya alfadeel
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These macarons were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. They were so delicious!


Hamida Saidani
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I love the step-by-step instructions in this recipe. They made it so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.


Bilyamin Hussain
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I've tried many macaron recipes, but this one is by far the best. The macarons turned out perfectly, with a crisp outer shell and a chewy center.


Kai drolic
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These macarons were a hit at my party! They were so delicious and delicate, and everyone loved them.