Description
Indulge in the delicate sweetness of homemade Vanilla Macarons, featuring a crisp exterior and soft, chewy center filled with rich buttercream.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract (to taste)
- Butter (for buttercream filling, unsalted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, and gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto baking sheets.
- Tap baking sheet to release air bubbles.
- Let macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until risen and “feet” form.
- Allow to cool completely before filling with buttercream or ganache.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements and ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for best results. Don’t skip the resting step for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: vanilla macarons, French dessert, pastries, baking, almond flour