Description
Foolproof macaron recipe for beginners with crisp shells, chewy centers, and endless flavor possibilities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- Buttercream filling:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and sugar twice.
2. Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks.
3. Fold in dry ingredients until batter flows like lava.
4. Pipe onto lined tray, rest 30–60 min.
5. Bake 14–16 min at 300°F.
6. Cool completely, fill with buttercream, and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
Measure by weight.
Rest shells before baking.
Use gel coloring only.
Link to variations for flavor ideas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90