Description
These delicate Vanilla Macarons are the perfect blend of a crisp outer shell and a chewy center, filled with a luscious vanilla buttercream. Elegant and delicious, they’re a show-stopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup (200g) powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for smooth, glossy results.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl to eliminate lumps and ensure a fine texture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until the batter flows like lava and holds its shape.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch rounds onto the prepared sheets, leaving space between them.
- Tap the trays firmly on the counter to pop any air bubbles. Let them sit for about 30 minutes until they form a dry skin on top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until they have risen, formed feet, and don’t stick to the paper.
- Let macarons cool fully. For the filling, beat butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth. Pipe onto half the macarons and sandwich with the other halves.
Notes
Add food coloring for fun twists or special occasions. Try alternative fillings like chocolate ganache or fruit jam. Store in the fridge up to a week; they taste even better after a day or two.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vanilla macarons, French dessert, almond flour, baking, vanilla buttercream