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French Macarons
Delicate French sandwich cookies with crispy shells and chewy centers. The ultimate baking challenge.
Hardโฑ๏ธ 1 hour + resting๐ฝ๏ธ 24 macarons๐ฅ 80 cal
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๐ฅ Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, aged
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Gel food coloring
- Buttercream or ganache for filling
๐ Instructions
- 1
Sift almond flour and powdered sugar twice.
- 2
Beat egg whites to foamy, add cream of tartar.
- 3
Gradually add sugar, beat to stiff glossy peaks.
- 4
Add food coloring.
- 5
Fold in dry ingredients until batter flows like lava.
- 6
Pipe 1.5-inch rounds on parchment.
- 7
Rest until dry to touch (30-60 minutes).
- 8
Bake at 300ยฐF for 16-18 minutes.
- 9
Cool completely, then fill and mature overnight.
๐ก Pro Tips
- โAge egg whites 24-48 hours for stability.
- โHumidity is the enemy - don't make on rainy days.
- โTap baking sheet to release air bubbles.
- โMacarons improve after 24 hours in fridge.
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Prep Time
45 mins
๐ฅ
Cook Time
18 mins
โฐ
Total Time
1 hour + resting
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