Beth's Foolproof Macarons Recipe
Beth’s Foolproof Macarons Recipe is sweet, delicate and truly reliable. Macarons are famous French cookies with crisp shells and soft centers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring optional
- Filling of choice buttercream, ganache, or jam
Instructions
Step 1: Sift dry mix
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.
Step 2: Whip egg whites
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add granulated sugar slowly.
Step 3: Make stiff peaks
- Whip until glossy stiff peaks form. Add vanilla and color if desired.
Step 4: Fold mixture
- Gently fold dry ingredients into whipped egg whites using spatula.
Step 5: Pipe shells
- Transfer batter into piping bag. Pipe small circles onto parchment paper.
Step 6: Rest shells
- Let piped batter sit for 30 minutes until tops are dry.
Step 7: Bake
- Bake at 300°F for 15 minutes until shells rise and firm.
Step 8: Cool and fill
- Cool shells fully. Add buttercream, ganache, or jam between two shells.
Notes
- Always measure ingredients carefully for perfect texture.
- Sift almond flour to avoid lumpy batter.
- Let shells rest before baking for smooth tops.
- Use parchment paper for even baking.
- Store macarons in fridge to let flavors blend.