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French Macarons Recipe

Delicate and delicious French macarons with a crisp shell and soft center.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 70 kcal

Ingredients 

Macaron Shells

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 units egg whites room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in almond flour mixture, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release air bubbles. Let sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from parchment paper.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Macarons
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