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Classic French Macarons

These delicate almond meringue cookies feature crisp shells, chewy centers, and a variety of fillings, from buttercream to ganache. With the right technique, you can master macarons at home!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes active, up to 24 hours total
  • Yield: 24 filled macarons (approx.) 1x

Ingredients

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For the Shells:

  • 100g almond flour
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 70g egg whites (aged, room temp)
  • 70g granulated sugar
  • Optional: 1/8 tsp cream of tartar or lemon juice
  • Gel food coloring (optional)

For the Filling (choose one):

  • Vanilla buttercream
  • Chocolate ganache
  • Fruit jam or curd

Instructions

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
  2. Whip egg whites, slowly adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue until the batter flows like lava.
  4. Pipe onto lined baking sheets, tap trays to release air bubbles.
  5. Rest until tops are dry to the touch (30–60 min).
  6. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then fill and sandwich.
  8. Chill filled macarons for 12–24 hours to mature.
  • Author: Norah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus resting and chilling time)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: French meringue (baking)
  • Cuisine: French

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