Easy Macaron Recipe for Beginners: Indulge in Deliciousness at Home
Learn how to make delicious macarons at home with this easy recipe designed for beginners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, combine almond flour and powdered sugar. Sift the mixture to eliminate lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until well incorporated.
- Add vanilla extract and food coloring, then pipe the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Sandwich two shells together with your favorite filling.
Notes
- Ensure you use aged egg whites for better results.
- Let the macarons cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg