Delicious Macaron Recipe
Learn how to make perfect, delicate macarons at home with this foolproof recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these treats will impress every time.
Ingredients
1 cup (100 g) almond flour, finely ground
1 ¾ cups (200 g) powdered sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional)
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
½ cup (120 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract or flavorings
Optional: fruit preserves, chocolate ganache, or lemon curd
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a large bowl, repeating to remove lumps.Beat egg whites with salt until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, whipping to stiff peaks. Stir in vanilla.Gently fold dry ingredients into the meringue until batter flows in thick ribbons.Pipe 1–1.5 inch rounds onto parchment-lined sheets and tap to release air bubbles.Let macarons rest 20–40 minutes until a skin forms.Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes until firm outside but slightly soft inside.Cool completely, then sandwich with your preferred filling and refrigerate for flavors to meld.