Description
Delicate and colorful macarons perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (red or pink)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar.
- Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract and food coloring, mix gently.
- Fold in the almond flour mixture.
- Pipe onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Let sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Prepare filling by mixing butter, powdered sugar, and raspberry jam.
- Sandwich filling between two macaron shells.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature.
- Use a kitchen scale for accuracy.
- Store macarons in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Valentine's Macarons, Macaron Recipe, French Cookies