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french macarons

Foolproof French Macarons

5 from 1 vote
Delicate, chewy French Macarons with crisp shells and soft centers. This foolproof method uses precise measurements to ensure you get perfect feet and smooth tops every single time.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g egg whites (room temperature) Aged for 24 hours is best
  • 140 g super fine almond flour Sifted to remove lumps
  • 90 g granulated sugar Fine casting sugar works well
  • 130 g powdered sugar Sifted with flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract High quality
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar Stabilizes the meringue
  • 2 drops gel food coloring Optional, color of choice
  • 100 g unsalted butter, softened For the buttercream
  • 200 g powdered sugar For the buttercream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream For the buttercream
  • gold luster dust Optional for decoration
  • sprinkles Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • 1 digital scale Essential for accuracy
  • 1 stand mixer Or electric hand mixer
  • 1 piping bag With round tip
  • 1 silicone baking mat Or parchment paper
  • 2 Baking sheet Heavy gauge is best

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and 130g powdered sugar together twice into a large bowl.
    sifting almond flour for macarons
  2. Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar.
    stiff peak meringue for french macarons
  3. Beat until stiff glossy peaks form, adding vanilla and gel color at the very end.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows like lava (figure 8 stage).
  5. Pipe rounds onto silicone mats and tap the tray firmly to release air bubbles.
  6. Rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a dry skin forms on top.
  7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes until feet form and shells are set.
  8. Beat butter, 200g powdered sugar, and cream until fluffy to make the filling.
  9. Pipe filling between two cooled shells and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 32gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Weigh ingredients in grams for accuracy; cups are not reliable for macarons. Humidity affects drying time, so allow extra rest time on rainy days.

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