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Foolproof French Macarons Recipe

Foolproof French Macarons Recipe
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Learn how to make foolproof French macarons with delicious almond meringue shells and a creamy vanilla buttercream filling. These delicate cookies are perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself!

Ingredients

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For the macaron shells:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (finely ground, blanched)
  • 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or desired flavoring
  • Gel food coloring (optional)

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or flavor of choice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the macaron shells: Line baking sheets, sift powdered sugar and almond flour, beat egg whites with cream of tartar, and fold in dry mixture until smooth batter forms. Pipe rounds onto baking sheets and let sit.
  2. Bake the macarons: Preheat oven, bake shells until set, and cool completely.
  3. Make the filling: Beat butter, add sugar, cream, and vanilla, and pipe onto shells before assembling.
  4. Assemble the macarons: Pair shells and chill for optimal texture.

Notes

  • Use a kitchen scale for accuracy.
  • Avoid making macarons on humid days.
  • Flavor the buttercream or use alternative fillings for variety.

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