Macarons

Name: Macarons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 40 macaron shells (20 macarons)
Ingredients: 105 grams finely sifted or super-fine almond flour; 105 grams confectioners' sugar; 100 grams egg whites, from approximately 3 large eggs; 100 grams granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (available in the baking aisle of most supermarkets); 1 to 2 drops gel paste food color; Filling of choice, such as Swiss meringue buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or chocolate ganache; Special Equipment:; Heavy-duty stand mixer; Digital scale; Pastry bag with a ¼ or ½-inch tip; Parchment paper or Silpat baking mat/template

Prep 45m

Cook 15m

Total 1h

This macaron recipe creates delicate, colorful, and flavorful cookies with a crisp shell and soft, chewy interior. Made with almond flour, egg whites, and vanilla bean paste, these French treats can be filled with a variety of frostings. A stand mixer, digital scale, and pastry bag are needed for success.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 40 macaron shells (20 macarons))

105 grams finely sifted or super-fine almond flour

105 grams confectioners' sugar

100 grams egg whites, from approximately 3 large eggs

100 grams granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (available in the baking aisle of most supermarkets)

1 to 2 drops gel paste food color

Filling of choice, such as Swiss meringue buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or chocolate ganache

Heavy-duty stand mixer

Pastry bag with a ¼ or ½-inch tip

Parchment paper or Silpat baking mat/template

Nutrition Facts

Calories

88kcal

4%
Fat

3g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

12g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

11g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

12mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Macarons

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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