Macaron Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (100g) almond flour, sifted
• 1 3/4 cups (200g) powdered sugar, finely sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or any flavor extract of your choice)
• Food coloring (optional)
• Buttercream, ganache, or fruit preserves (for filling)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the sifted almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Whisk them together until well mixed.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites using a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, increasing the speed to high, and whip until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the whipped egg whites using a spatula until it flows like lava.
5. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and the vanilla extract to the batter and fold gently.
6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
7. Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter to release air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
8. Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes.
9. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the macarons cool completely before filling them.

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