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French Macarons

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Delicate and colorful French macarons with a crisp shell and soft interior, customizable with various fillings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Filling of choice (buttercream, ganache, jam)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. Whip the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in the dry ingredients gently.
  5. Pipe the batter into circles on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Let the macarons sit for 20-30 minutes to form a skin.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until they lift off the parchment easily.
  8. Cool completely before filling with your choice of filling.

Notes

Ensure bowls are grease-free when whipping egg whites for best results. Don’t skip the resting step for perfect texture.

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