buttercream frosting, or any frosting of your choice
Nutrition Info
Calories 85
Fat 1g
Carbs 16g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 10g
Protein 2g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
2. Step
Gradually add the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Step
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and powdered sugar together. Then, sift the flour and powdered sugar mixture into the egg white mixture.
4. Step
Add the vanilla extract, and gel food coloring if you want the macarons to be colored.
5. Step
Gently fold all the ingredients together.
6. Step
Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a rounded tip.
7. Step
Pipe the macarons onto a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently tap the baking sheet on a flat surface a few times to release air bubbles.
8. Step
Let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.
9. Step
Preheat the oven to 280°F.
10. Step
Bake the macarons for 17-20 minutes.
11. Step
Allow the macarons to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer the macarons on to a cooling rack.
12. Step
Add a dollop of buttercream or any frosting of your choice to one of the macaron shells, then top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining shells and frosting.
13. Step
For best results, allow the macarons to “bloom” for about 24 hours.
