Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 3 large egg whites
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Filling of your choice (chocolate ganache or peppermint buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whip egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form (5-7 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar. Gently fold this into the meringue with a spatula.
- If using food coloring, divide the mixture and add colors as desired before transferring to a piping bag.
- Pipe small rounds onto the baking sheets, about an inch apart, and allow them to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until firm.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before piping your filling and sandwiching the shells.
- Allow filled macarons to set in the fridge for a few hours to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements. Allow macarons to rest before baking for perfect texture. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian