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Foolproof Macaron Recipe (Step by Step!) Recipe

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This foolproof macaron recipe guides you step-by-step to create delicate, smooth, and perfectly textured French macarons with a luscious buttercream filling. Using a Swiss meringue method, this recipe ensures macarons with a crisp shell, chewy center, and a beautifully creamy filling that’s customizable with food coloring and flavors.

Ingredients

Macaron Shells

  • 100g egg whites
  • 100g granulated sugar
  • 100g almond flour
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • Food coloring (optional)

Buttercream Filling

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to use later for baking the macarons.
  2. Create a double boiler for egg whites: Heat a small pot of water over medium-low heat until it steams. Place a bowl over the pot, making a double boiler setup, and add egg whites with about 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the bowl.
  3. Whisk egg whites over heat: Continuously whisk the egg whites and sugar in the bowl over the steaming water until the sugar has dissolved completely and the mixture is white and frothy, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and place the bowl onto a stand mixer.
  4. Whisk into Swiss meringue: Fit your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Whisk the egg whites on high speed while gradually adding the remaining granulated sugar. Add food coloring if desired. Whisk for 3-4 more minutes until stiff, glossy meringue peaks form.
  5. Sift dry ingredients: Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt together twice to ensure no lumps and a light, fine mixture. Gently incorporate these dry ingredients by shaking them into the meringue bowl.
  6. Combine almond flour mixture with meringue: Whisk the mixture on medium speed for about 5 seconds to begin combining the almond flour and meringue gently.
  7. Fold batter to perfect consistency: Stop the mixer and gently fold the batter using a large spatula. Scoop from the outside and twist the batter into the center, repeating until the batter flows slowly like lava and you can make a figure-eight shape without it breaking.
  8. Pipe macarons onto baking sheets: Transfer the batter into a large piping bag fitted with a 1-inch round tip. Pipe silver dollar-sized rounds onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart. Tap the baking sheet twice on the counter to release air bubbles and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
  9. Dry shells before baking: Let the piped macarons air dry for 15 to 30 minutes until they feel dry to the touch on top.
  10. Bake the macarons: Bake in the preheated oven for 13 minutes, turning the baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking. Allow the shells to cool completely on the baking sheets before handling.
  11. Prepare the buttercream filling: In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and fully combined, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a piping bag with a 1/2 inch tip.
  12. Assemble macarons: Once the shells are completely cool, pipe the buttercream filling onto the flat underside of one shell and sandwich with another shell. Repeat with all shells and store finished macarons in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better meringue volume.
  • Sifting dry ingredients twice helps avoid lumpy batter and creates smooth macaron shells.
  • Folding batter to the right consistency is crucial: it should flow slowly like lava and form a figure-eight without breaking.
  • Allow macarons to rest before baking to develop a skin; this helps form the signature macaron “feet.”
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  • Macarons are best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Experiment with different food coloring and fillings to customize flavors and colors.

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