Delicious Macarons Recipe

Enjoy the delicate and delectable flavors of homemade macarons. These sweet treats are ideal for special occasions or as a sweet treat on any day.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Food coloring optional
• 1/2 cup buttercream frosting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 300F 150C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar

Set aside

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy

Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until the batter is smooth and shiny

If using food coloring, add a few drops to the batter and gently fold until evenly colored

Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet

Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release any air bubbles, then let the macarons rest for about 30 minutes

Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until they have formed feet and are set

Remove from the oven and let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheet

Once cooled, pair up the macaron shells of similar size

Pipe a small amount of buttercream frosting onto the flat side of one shell and sandwich with another shell

Repeat with the remaining shells

Store the filled macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours before enjoying