French Macarons

French Macarons

from iambaker.net
105 min

These Classic French Macarons so elegant, making them the perfect treat for fancy parties and gatherings. By following these tips and recipe you'll be a pro macaron baker in no time!

Ingredients

  • 80 grams extra fine almond flour
  • 85 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg whites ((about 60-64 grams), room temperature)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • pinch salt
  • 50 grams granulated sugar ((about 1/4 cup))
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • food coloring
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cream the butter, powdered, sugar, milk and vanilla together for 2-3 minutes until creamy. Remove beaters and stir with a rubber spatula for a couple minutes to get out air bubbles. Place in a piping bag and apply 1-2 teaspoons filling to the bottom of a shell. Place the bottom of a second shell on top and squish together with a little twist.