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Description
Classic French macarons recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Filling of your choice
Instructions
- Combine almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Whisk egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Fold dry ingredients into egg whites.
- Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe batter onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let macarons rest for 30-60 minutes.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Let cool completely before filling.
Notes
- For best results, use aged egg whites.
- Macarons are delicate and require precise measurements.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg