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French Macarons Recipe

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Classic French macarons are light, delicate, and filled with flavorful buttercream or ganache. These cookies have a crisp exterior with a soft, chewy center, making them a luxurious treat for any occasion. Made with almond flour, egg whites, and powdered sugar, this recipe is perfect for creating colorful and delicious macarons in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavor extracts)
  • Gel food coloring (optional)

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (optional, for consistency)
  • Flavor extracts (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, pulse powdered sugar and almond flour until fine. Sift into a bowl to remove clumps.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites in thirds, using a spatula. Add vanilla extract and food coloring, if using.
  • Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe 1-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheets. Tap the baking sheets to release air bubbles.
  • Let the piped macarons sit for 30-45 minutes, until a "skin" forms on the surface.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, until macarons are set and have risen with "feet." Cool completely before filling.
  • For the filling, beat butter, powdered sugar, and any desired flavorings until smooth. Pipe or spread filling between two macaron shells.

Notes

  • Let macarons "age" in the fridge for 24 hours for better texture.
  • You can fill them with buttercream, ganache, or fruit preserves for variety.

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