How To Make Macarons!
To get started:
You will need 1 cup of almond flour, 1 and 3/4 cups of powdered sugar, 3 large egg whites at room temperature, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and a few drops of food coloring for the macaron shells. For the buttercream filling, you'll need 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 and 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream.
Follow the steps below to bring the recipe to life:
- Gather your ingredients.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Whisk egg whites and sugar until fluffy.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients.
- Pipe little circles onto a baking sheet.
- Let them rest until they’re smooth on top.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool and fill with yummy goodness!