Macarons (French Macaroons)

Macarons are made with finely ground almonds, confectioners' sugar, and egg whites. They are the most delicious soft cookies with crispy edges. I finally perfected the technique and wanted to share it. Pipe your choice of filling or frosting on a cookie and sandwich another cookie on top.


Desserts · Cookies · International Cookie Recipes · France


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Additional Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 macarons

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 egg whites

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 cup finely ground almonds


Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

  2. Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until foamy. Add white sugar and beat until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks.

  3. Let cookies cool completely before filling, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

To measure by weight, use these amounts: 100g egg whites, 50g white sugar, 200g confectioners' sugar, and 110g ground almonds.

If you do not have a sifter, you can use a blender or food processor to thoroughly mix the almonds and confectioners' sugar. Just blend or pulse for 30 seconds. Remember that because the consistency of the mix is like cake batter, you're going to have to be quick piping it onto the silicone mat. Hold the pastry bag sideways between piping so it doesn't spill.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
92 Calories
1g Fat
18g Carbs
3g Protein


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