Perfect French Macarons

About this recipe

Indulge in the delicate and refined flavors of French macarons with this comprehensive recipe. Follow these steps to create perfect, crisp shells and creamy fillings that every sweet tooth will adore.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups almond flour
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 drops of food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Wipe down your mixing bowl with lemon juice or vinegar to remove any grease.

2. 2

   Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar until fine and uniform.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks.

4. 4

   Gently fold almond mixture into egg whites in batches, checking for a 'figure 8' consistency.

5. 5

   Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip, and pipe small circles onto lined baking sheets.

6. 6

   Tap baking sheets on counter to release air bubbles, and let sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake macarons for 15 minutes until set.

8. 8

   For filling, beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.

9. 9

   Pair macaron shells by size. Pipe filling on one shell, sandwich with another.

10. 10

    Refrigerate macarons in airtight container for 24 hours to develop flavor.