Description
Delight in the art of baking with these pastel macarons, where each bite offers a perfect crunch followed by a luscious filling. These colorful treats are not only visually stunning but also customizable in flavor, making them perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. Follow this simple recipe to impress your friends and family with your newfound pastry skills.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 1 ½ cups icing sugar (sifted)
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or flavoring of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour and icing sugar into a bowl to avoid lumps.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
- Gently fold in food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they have formed feet; let cool completely before removing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg