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MACARONS



Macarons image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 to 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cups almond flour
3 egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
Chocolate ganache, for filling
Jam, for filling

Steps:

  • Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together.
  • Using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites on low speed until frothy. Gradually add the sugar, and then whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. The egg whites should be glossy and thick.
  • Fold half of the almond mixture into the egg whites and then add the rest. Fold the mixture 15 to 20 times; the batter will be thick and fall slowly when dripped from the spatula.
  • Pipe 1-inch circles onto baking sheets lined with silicon mats or parchment paper. Let rest until a skin forms on top and is dry to the touch, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through the baking time. If you are baking two sheets at a time, the bottom and top sheets should be rotated to prevent over browning on the bottom. If only baking one sheet at a time, bake on the bottom rack first for 5 minutes with an empty sheet on top. After 5 minutes, rotate the sheet and move the bottom sheet to the top and the top sheet to the bottom.
  • You will know the macarons are done when you can touch them and the top of the macaron is set does not slide around under your finger. The macarons must be set before you take them out of the oven. If the macaron tops slide, put them back in the oven on the middle rack for another 2 minutes.
  • Let them cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet and then take them off. Fill as desired with your favorite chocolate ganache, jams, or whatever creative fillings you can think of!

HOW TO MAKE MACARONS RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Make Macarons Recipe by Tasty image

It's never a bad time for dessert. Cookies, cake, pie, you name it! But sometimes you need to change it up with something a little fancier: enter macarons. They may seem intimidating but with our easy-to-follow guide, they don't have to be. And you can customize them! Want a variety? Use different types of food coloring. Prefer a different flavored icing? Add some lavender extract for a floral feel. One bite, and you'll feel like you're in Paris yourself.

Provided by Jody Tixier

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h50m

Yield 30 macarons

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
1 cup almond flour, finely ground
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3 egg whites, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops pink gel food coloring
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the macarons: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, almond flour, and ½ teaspoon of salt, and process on low speed, until extra fine. Sift the almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form (you should be able to turn the bowl upside down without anything falling out).
  • Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated. Add the food coloring and beat until just combined.
  • Add about ⅓ of the sifted almond flour mixture at a time to the beaten egg whites and use a spatula to gently fold until combined. After the last addition of almond flour, continue to fold slowly until the batter falls into ribbons and you can make a figure 8 while holding the spatula up.
  • Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Place 4 dots of the batter in each corner of a rimmed baking sheet, and place a piece of parchment paper over it, using the batter to help adhere the parchment to the baking sheet.
  • Pipe the macarons onto the parchment paper in 1½-inch (3-cm) circles, spacing at least 1-inch (2-cm) apart.
  • Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface 5 times to release any air bubbles.
  • Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until dry to the touch.
  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
  • Bake the macarons for 17 minutes, until the feet are well-risen and the macarons don't stick to the parchment paper.
  • Transfer the macarons to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
  • Make the buttercream: In a large bowl, add the butter and beat with a mixer for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla and beat to combine. Add the cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat to combine, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Add a dollop of buttercream to one macaron shell. Top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining macaron shells and buttercream.
  • Place in an airtight container for 24 hours to "bloom".
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 19 grams

FRENCH MACARONS



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This delicious macaron recipe from Food Network Kitchen is sure to impress. Share with guests, or keep this sweet French treat all to yourself!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup almond flour
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup superfine sugar
2 to 3 drops gel food coloring (see below)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, almond or mint extract
Assorted fillings (see below)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F using the convection setting. Line 3 baking sheets with silicone mats. Measure the confectioners' sugar and almond flour by spooning them into measuring cups and leveling with a knife. Transfer to a bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Sift the sugar-almond flour mixture, a little at a time, through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing with a rubber spatula to pass through as much as possible. It will take a while, and up to 2 tablespoons of coarse almond flour may be left; just toss it.
  • Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with a mixer on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed to medium high; gradually add the superfine sugar and beat until stiff and shiny, about 5 more minutes.
  • Transfer the beaten egg whites to the bowl with the almond flour mixture. Draw a rubber spatula halfway through the mixture and fold until incorporated, giving the bowl a quarter turn with each fold.
  • Add the food coloring and extract (see below). Continue folding and turning, scraping down the bowl, until the batter is smooth and falls off the spatula in a thin flat ribbon, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch round tip. Holding the bag vertically and close to the baking sheet, pipe 1 1/4-inch circles (24 per sheet). Firmly tap the baking sheets twice against the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Let the cookies sit at room temperature until the tops are no longer sticky to the touch, 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the humidity. Slip another baking sheet under the first batch (a double baking sheet protects the cookies from the heat).
  • Bake the first batch until the cookies are shiny and rise 1/8 inch to form a "foot," about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Repeat, using a double sheet for each batch. Peel the cookies off the mats and sandwich with a thin layer of filling (see below).
  • Almond-Raspberry:
  • Tint the batter with 2 drops neon pink gel food coloring; flavor with almond extract. Fill with seedless raspberry jam (you'll need about 3/4 cup).
  • Mint-White Chocolate:
  • Tint the batter with 2 drops mint green gel food coloring; flavor with mint extract. For the filling, microwave 3 ounces chopped white chocolate, 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 1 tablespoon butter in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon mint extract and 1 drop mint green gel food coloring.
  • Blueberry Cheesecake:
  • Tint the batter with 3 drops royal blue gel food coloring; flavor with vanilla extract. For the filling, mix 4 ounces softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons blueberry jam.
  • Lavender-Honey:
  • Tint the batter with 2 drops violet gel food coloring; flavor with almond or vanilla extract. For the filling, mix 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon ground dried lavender.
  • Pineapple:
  • Tint the batter with 2 drops lemon yellow gel food coloring; flavor with vanilla extract. For the filling, press 3/4 cup pineapple jam through a sieve, discarding any large pieces.

MACARONS



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Macaron is the French word for macaroon, but are never the coconut-based cookie. Macarons are one of the most amazing pastries, with hundreds of flavors and fillings. Macarons are made from almond flour and meringue, with even the pros claiming to failure on a regular basis. After going through dozens of recipes and trials, this is the most reliable macaron recipe I could come up with. You could get lighter using the Italian meringue method, but it's less dependable.

Provided by Deegan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 9h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 extra large egg whites
1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ⅓ cups almond flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup superfine (castor) sugar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites into a metal mixing bowl and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bring egg whites to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 280 degrees F (138 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar and almond flour in a bowl. Beat the egg whites with salt in metal bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute; increase speed to high and gradually beat in superfine sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the egg whites are glossy and hold stiff peaks, 3 to 5 more minutes.
  • Gently fold almond flour mixture into whipped egg whites until thoroughly incorporated; spoon meringue into a pastry big fitted with a 3/8-inch tip.
  • Pipe 1-inch disks of meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between cookies. The batter will spread. Lift the baking sheets a few inches above the work surface and hit them lightly on the work surface several times to remove any air bubbles from the cookies. Let the cookies stand at room temperature until the shiny surfaces become dull and a thin skin forms, about 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake with the oven door open slightly until the macarons' surfaces are completely dry, about 15 minutes. Let cookies cool completely on a baking sheet before peeling parchment paper from the cookies.
  • Spread half the cookies with any desired filling, top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches, and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight to let the cookies soften.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 34.3 mg, Sugar 17 g

FRENCH MACARONS



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These cookies are a labor of love and we did a lot of research to perfect this recipe for you, after our own failures. Please follow as written and you will have a delicious and well-presented cookie. You may wish to experiment with different fillings. Enjoy!

Provided by Wendy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h33m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 extra-large egg whites
⅓ cup white sugar
1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup almond flour
1 pinch salt
½ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 30 seconds. Add white sugar and continue to beat until peaks are stiff enough they stay in place when the bowl is turned upside down, about 5 minutes.
  • Sift 1 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, almond flour, and salt together twice. Fold into the egg whites until batter is creamy and falls slowly off the lifted spatula, about 50 turns with a spatula. Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe batter onto the parchment paper, using a circular motion to make macarons 1 inch in diameter. Tap the baking sheet against the counter about 10 times to release any air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 9 minutes. Rotate baking sheet and continue baking until macarons are shiny and rise slightly to form "feet", about 9 minutes more. Peel off the parchment paper and allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat butter, 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until creamy and thick, about 10 minutes. Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe a small amount of filling onto the center of 1 macaron; top with another macaron and press gently to sandwich the filling between the two.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 40.8 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

FRENCH MACARONS



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Even decorated simply-a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of icing-these stylish beauties are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection. They will be the showstoppers on any cookie tray. -Josh Rink, Photo Stylist Taste of Home

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 26 macarons.

Number Of Ingredients 12

MACARON SHELL:
1-1/3 cups almond flour
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3 extra large egg whites, room temperature
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FILLING:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the almond flour and 1-1/2 cups plus 3 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar in a food processor; pulse until thoroughly mixed to ensure almond flour is very fine. Pass almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard any large pieces that remain. , Place egg whites in a very clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; whisk on medium-low speed until frothy. Slowly add superfine sugar; whisk until dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Slowly add remaining confectioners' sugar; increase speed to high and whip until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, 2-3 minutes. , Gently fold one-third of the almond flour mixture into meringue; gently fold in remaining almond flour in 2 additions. Using side of spatula, smooth batter up sides of bowl several times to remove air bubbles and ensure there are no lumps; do not overmix. Run spatula down the center of the bowl; the line in the batter should remain visible for a moment before mixture runs back into itself., Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat oven to 300°. Transfer batter into a pastry bag fitted with a #7 or #10 round tip. Pipe 1-3/8-in. rounds onto parchment about 1 in. apart. Tap tray against counter 2-3 times to remove excess air bubbles. Let macarons rest until no longer wet or sticky to the touch, 30-60 minutes. Bake, 1 tray at a time, until cookies rise about 1/8-in. to form "feet," 14-16 minutes, rotating tray halfway through baking. Remove tray and let macarons cool completely; repeat with remaining trays. Once macarons have cooled completely, remove from parchment. , To make filling, cream butter in a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; slowly add powdered sugar until incorporated. Add heavy cream, vanilla and salt; mix until smooth. Pour frosting into a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip; pipe buttercream onto half the macarons. Top with remaining macaron shells. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. , Peppermint Variation: For macaron shells: Add green gel food coloring (do not use liquid food coloring) to whipped meringue until desired color is reached. To decorate: If desired, top macaron shells with crushed candy canes just after they have been piped and before skin has formed. For filling: Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to mixed frosting. Assemble as directed. , Cranberry Variation: For macaron shells: Add red gel food coloring (do not use liquid food coloring) to whipped meringue until desired color is reached. To decorate macaron shells: Place white candy melts or white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Place chocolate in a piping bag fitted with a fine round decorating tip; drizzle over macaron shells. Immediately sprinkle with red, green and white assorted sprinkles. For filling: If desired, add 2-3 drops cranberry flavoring to frosting. Pipe a circle of frosting onto bottoms of half the macaron shells. Place 1/4 teaspoon canned cranberry sauce in center of frosting circle. Top with remaining macaron shells. , Hot Chocolate Variation: For macaron shells: Add 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder to almond flour and confectioners' sugar before sifting. To decorate: Using stiff royal frosting, pipe snowflake designs onto half of the cooled macaron shells. For filling: If desired, using marshmallow fluff instead of frosting, pipe a circle onto bottoms of half the macaron shells. Place 1/2 cup chocolate chips and and 2 tablespoons heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Place 1/4 teaspoon chocolate mixture in the center of marshmallow circle; top with remaining macaron shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BASIC FRENCH MACARONS



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Want to learn how to make macarons? We've taken the guesswork out of making these patisserie beauties, so you can prepare them at home. Our foolproof macarons recipe calls for making your own almond flour (it's so much easier than it seems), then adding just four other ingredients: powdered sugar, egg whites, white sugar, and any filling you please.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 20 to 25 sandwich cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

2/3 cup sliced blanched almonds (71 grams)
1 cup confectioners' sugar (117 grams)
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar (53 grams)
Jam or other filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lower third. Place almonds in a food processor; process until as fine as possible, about 1 minute. Add confectioners' sugar; process until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Pass almond mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer solids in sieve to food processor; grind and sift again, pressing down on clumps. Repeat until less than 2 tablespoons of solids remains in sieve.
  • Whisk egg whites and granulated sugar by hand to combine. Beat on medium speed (4 on a KitchenAid) 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high (6) and beat 2 minutes. Then beat on high (8) 2 minutes more.
  • The beaten egg whites will hold stiff, glossy peaks when you lift the whisk out of the bowl. Add flavoring and food coloring, if desired, and beat on highest speed 30 seconds.
  • Add dry ingredients all at once. Fold with a spatula from bottom of bowl upward, then press flat side of spatula firmly through middle of mixture. Repeat just until batter flows like lava, 35 to 40 complete strokes.
  • Rest a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch round tip (Ateco #804) inside a glass. Transfer batter to bag; secure top. Dab some batter remaining in bowl onto corners of 2 heavy baking sheets; line with parchment.
  • With piping tip 1/2 inch above sheet, pipe batter into a 3/4-inch round, then swirl tip off to one side. Repeat, spacing rounds 1 inch apart. Tap sheets firmly against counter 2 or 3 times to release air bubbles.
  • Bake 1 sheet at a time, rotating halfway through, until risen and just set, 13 minutes. Let cool. Pipe or spread filling on flat sides of half of cookies; top with remaining half. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.

MACARONS



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Filled with ground almonds and flavored with vanilla beans, these classic French macarons are soft in the center, with a crunchy meringue shell that shatters gloriously when you bite. Buttercream is the most traditional macaron filling, but you can substitute jam, chocolate ganache, dulce de leche or lemon curd. And feel free to play with the flavorings: Instead of vanilla, try a dash of rose water, some grated lemon zest or ground cinnamon. If you want to tint the macarons, add a drop or two of food coloring to the batter. These are best made a day or two in advance, and will last for up to 5 days stored airtight at room temperature.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 30 small macarons

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup/65 grams blanched almond flour
1/2 cup/65 grams confectioners' sugar
2 large egg whites (60 grams), at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch of fine sea salt
4 tablespoons/50 grams granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, scraped
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup/50 grams superfine sugar
1 tablespoon water, brandy or rum
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons/155 grams unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift together almond flour and confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt; whisk on medium until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well between additions. Raise speed to medium-high and beat until egg whites are stiff.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold almond flour mixture and vanilla seeds into egg whites, continuing to fold until mixture is just thin enough to drop in unbroken thick ribbons off the spatula. It should hold its shape for a few seconds before sinking into the rest of the meringue.
  • Dab a little meringue underneath each corner of the parchment to stick it to the baking sheet, then transfer the rest of the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch-round tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds of meringue, spaced 1 inch apart. (Hold your tip perpendicular to the sheet to ensure a round shape.) Rap the baking sheet against the counter 2 or 3 times to remove air bubbles and flatten the meringues.
  • Let the meringues rest until you can poke them lightly with a finger and feel a skin; this will take 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the humidity of your kitchen. You don't want the meringues to be sticky when you bake them.
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 300 degrees. Bake one baking sheet at a time for about 20 minutes, rotating after 10 minutes. Macarons are done when you can easily lift one up from the tray to check if bottoms are light golden. Let cool completely on baking sheets.
  • Meanwhile, make the buttercream: Bring 1 inch of water in a medium pot to a simmer. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine yolks, sugar, water and salt. Place bowl over simmering water, and use a rubber spatula to stir constantly until yolks reach 155 degrees. Transfer to an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, and whip yolk mixture until it reaches room temperature, 4 to 7 minutes.
  • With mixer on medium speed, add butter a little at a time, waiting until fully incorporated before adding the next piece. Scrape bowl if necessary. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a 1/4-inch-round tip. Pipe 1/4-teaspoon-size mounds onto the flat sides of half the macarons. Top with remaining pieces, sandwiching them together until filling reaches the sides of the macaron. Store in an airtight container; the macarons taste better the next day when the flavors have had a chance to meld.

MACARON (FRENCH MACAROON)



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This is the quintessential macaron (NOT macaroon) recipe. I am a baker's apprentice, and after much trial and error, we (the baker and I) finally perfected the technique. We decided to share with you all. Pipe your choice of filling on a cookie and sandwich another cookie on top. These are like cloud cookie sandwiches and are delicious if done correctly. If you want to do it the super-easy way, just fill with your favorite flavor of frosting. Enjoy!

Provided by Liz

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup finely ground almonds

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks. Sift confectioners' sugar and ground almonds in a separate bowl and quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
  • Spoon a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk of batter, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, onto prepared baking sheet. If the disk of batter holds a peak instead of flattening immediately, gently fold the batter a few more times and retest.
  • When batter is mixed enough to flatten immediately into an even disk, spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe the batter onto the baking sheet in rounds, leaving space between the disks. Let the piped cookies stand out at room temperature until they form a hard skin on top, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
  • Bake cookies until set but not browned, about 10 minutes; let cookies cool completely before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

EASY FRENCH MACARONS



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These French sandwich cookies seem like quite the task, but with a few simple tricks, you'll find these Macarons is easy to make-you'll be an expert in no time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield Makes 28

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups almond meal
1 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Strained jam or other desired fillings

Steps:

  • Whisk together almond meal and confectioner's sugar and sift over a large bowl.
  • Beat egg whites until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add granulated sugar and almond extract, beat until medium shiny peaks, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Fold egg whites into almond mixture until combined. Mix vigorously with spatula until the mixture sinks easily into a smooth mass and has the consistency of honey. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag, cut off 1/2 inch off tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds about 1 inch apart on parchment-lined sheets.
  • Let dry 30 minutes to an hour and a half until tops are firm and dry. Preheat oven to 350. Bake one sheet at a time for about 14 minutes, rotating once. Let cool completely on wire racks before filling and sandwiching cookies together.

MACARONS



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Edd Kimber, champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macarons

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 49m

Yield Makes 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

170g icing sugar
160g ground almonds
120ml egg whites from about 4 medium eggs, separated into 2 equal batches
160g granulated sugar
½ tsp red food colouring (see tip)
120g double cream
110g dark chocolate, finely chopped
25g unsalted butter, room temperature
75g raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Place the icing sugar and ground almonds in the bowl of a food processor and pulse about 15 times until fully combined. Sieve this mixture into a large bowl, discarding any particles that stay in the sieve. Add the first batch of egg whites to the almond mixture, mix to form a thick paste and set aside.
  • Tip the second batch of egg whites into a spotlessly clean, heatproof bowl and have an electric whisk at the ready. Place 50ml water and the granulated sugar into a small saucepan on medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the syrup registers 110C, using a sugar thermometer, at which time start to beat the egg whites on high speed. Once the syrup is at 118C pour it slowly down the side of the mixer bowl, avoiding the moving whisk. Continue to whisk on high until the mixture has cooled slightly and you have a shiny peaked meringue mixture - the bowl should no longer be hot to the touch, but still warm. Add the colouring and whisk to combine.
  • Tip the meringue onto the almond mixture and gently fold together. It is important not to over-mix the batter - it should fall in a thick ribbon from the spatula. The ribbon should also fade back into the batter within about 30 secs - if it doesn't, fold a few more times.
  • Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3-4. Line three baking sheets with baking parchment. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Hold the bag vertically to the tray, with the nozzle about 1cm from it. Pipe rounds about 2.5cm in diameter onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave to rest for 30 mins, or until the macarons have developed a skin.
  • Bake the macarons for 14 mins (this needs to be precise, so you could test a macaron first). Immediately slide the parchment onto the work surface and cool for a few minutes before gently peeling the macarons off the paper.
  • To make the filling, place the cream in a small saucepan and the chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring the cream just to the boil and pour over the chocolate. Leave to stand for a few mins, then stir to combine. Add the butter and stir until smooth, then leave to set until thickened. Place the chocolate mix into a clean piping bag with a smaller nozzle and pipe around the edge of half the macarons. Fill the centre with jam and sandwich with another macaron shell.
  • Once finished, the macarons will improve with an overnight rest in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

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EASY MACARON RECIPE WITH 6 FILLING RECIPES
2020-10-29 Basic Buttercream Macaron Filling. Mix together 2 egg whites, 5 ounces powdered sugar sifted, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, and a 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Sprinkle of salt Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream butter until soft and smooth. Add powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla, mix until fluffy.
From thirtysomethingsupermom.com


BEST FRENCH MACARONS RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE FRENCH MACARONS
2018-11-30 Discard solids. In a mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt until frothy. Increase speed to medium-high and slowly add superfine sugar. Continue to beat on medium-high until ...
From delish.com


EASTER MACARONS - PRETTY AND DELICIOUS! | MOM ON TIMEOUT
2021-03-24 First, start off by making the batter for the shells. Fill a small saucepan halfway with water and set it over medium heat. Then, place a heatproof bowl over the pan, making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Add the egg whites and sugar to the bowl, whisking constantly until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.
From momontimeout.com


CHOCOLATE MACARONS - HOUSE OF NASH EATS
2020-03-23 Preheat oven and bake. Let the oven preheat for a good 20 minutes at 300 degrees F, then bake one tray of macaron shells at a time for 16-18 minutes. Let the macaron shells cool completely on the baking sheet before attempting to remove them from the baking mats or parchment paper. Make chocolate ganache filling.
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EASY MACARON RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS
2021-09-09 In a large bowl, sift together the almond flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine. The Spruce / Abbey Littlejohn. Make a well in the center of the almond flour mixture and pour in 3 egg whites. Using a rubber spatula, fold and stir to make a paste. Set aside. The Spruce / Abbey Littlejohn.
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BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO FRENCH MACARONS - SALLY'S BAKING …
2021-03-01 If it seems set, it’s done. Basically, bake until the macarons don’t move around when touched. Let the shells cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to continue cooling. The macaron shells may stick to the parchment paper/baking sheet if you try to remove them too early.
From sallysbakingaddiction.com


EASY MACARONS RECIPE | MYRECIPES
Directions. Instructions Checklist. Step 1. Prepare the Macarons: Preheat oven to 300°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, until loose peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, and beat until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Advertisement.
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HOW TO MAKE MACARONS | ALLRECIPES
2022-02-15 3) Beat the egg whites and sugar. Add the room temperature egg whites to the mixing bowl and turn the mixer on low. After about 15 seconds, increase the speed to medium and whip the egg whites until they are frothy and begin to turn opaque, 30 to 40 seconds longer. Next, slowly pour in the sugar.
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THE TRUE ORIGIN OF FRENCH MACARONS - BBC TRAVEL
4 hours ago The recipe for Macarons des Sœurs is only passed on orally to the succeeding pâtissier, who is the only one who makes the macaron, "alone and away from prying eyes". In Lorraine, in the north ...
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24 MACARONS IDEAS IN 2022 | MACARONS, MACARON RECIPE, MACAROON …
May 8, 2022 - Explore Nicole Schultz's board "Macarons" on Pinterest. See more ideas about macarons, macaron recipe, macaroon recipes.
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MACAROON RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
Macarons. Rating: 4 stars. 36. Macaron is the French word for macaroon, but are never the coconut-based cookie. Macarons are one of the most amazing pastries, with hundreds of flavors and fillings. Macarons are made from almond flour and meringue, with even the pros claiming to failure on a regular basis. After going through dozens of recipes ...
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THE MOST FOOL-PROOF MACARONS YOU'LL EVER MAKE - YOUTUBE
https://www.buzzfeed.com/marietelling/how-to-make-macarons?utm_term=.kkgkRxLmw#.ae7RewPg4Get the recipe! - https://tasty.co/recipe/macaronsShop the Tasty kit...
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50 FRENCH MACARON FLAVORS TO EXPERIMENT WITH IN THE …
11. Red Velvet. Notes from My Food Diary has a French macaron recipe for another flavor that so many people crave and love. Red velvet bites with cream cheese filling, yum! 12. Coffee & Bailey’s. Here’s a more grown-up flavor to indulge in over at Liv for Cake.
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EASIEST FAIL-PROOF MACARONS RECIPE WITH STEP BY STEP PHOTOS!
How to make EASY Macarons: Toast almond flour at 350°F for 5 minutes. Cool. Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour. Set aside. Beat egg whites for 30 seconds until foamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and beat for 4 minutes on high speed until firm peaks form. Fold in almond flour until fully incorperated.
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THE BEST MACAROON RECIPES | MARTHA STEWART
The Best Macaroon Recipes. The best ways to enjoy these beloved coconut cookies, ranging from sweet and simple to wildly over-the-top. You'll find plenty of coconut here. Macaroons are undoubtedly one of the easiest desserts to make, the ingredient list is short and the method straightforward. Not to be confused with classic French macarons.
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29 UNIQUE MACARON RECIPES WORTH DROOLING OVER - MORNINGCHORES
Macaron Recipes Worth Trying. 1. Basic French Macarons. When you start making Macarons, the best idea is to go with one that is a general recipe. What’s great about this as well is that you can change your colors as you see fit. This particular basic recipe can be found at POPSUGAR. 2. Blueberry Cheesecake Macarons.
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MACARONS RECIPE (CLASSIC FRENCH VERSION) | KITCHN
2021-12-23 Macarons Recipe. Print Recipe. Homemade macarons are well worth the effort and easy enough to make with a little patience and care. Yield Makes about 40 macarons. Prep time 1 hour 30 minutes. Cook time 12 minutes. Show Nutrition. shellfish-free. kidney-friendly.
From thekitchn.com


52 FILLING RECIPES FOR MACARONS - HOMEBODY EATS
2021-11-15 Boston Cream Pie: Pastry cream and chocolate ganache mix together to form the perfect, decadent macaron filling. Cookie Dough: This brown sugar and chocolate chip buttercream pairs perfectly with a cold glass of milk. Dulce De Leche: This recipe (made two ways) gives a twist to the classic caramel filling.
From homebodyeats.com


MACARON RECIPE - PREPPY KITCHEN
2020-04-23 Pipe one inch dollops onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (this should be glued down with dabs of batter). Tap on counter several times to release air bubbles. Allow to sit for about 40 minutes before placing in oven. Bake at …
From preppykitchen.com


THE 25 BEST MACARON RECIPES - GYPSYPLATE
2021-10-09 Get the Recipe @ tatyanaseverydayfood. 13. Cookies and Cream Macarons. Speaking of classic flavors and great pairings, cookies and cream is another beloved classic that takes macaron form in these cookies and cream macaron. The macaron shell is made with crushed Oreos, and the filling is a cookies and cream ganache.
From gypsyplate.com


OUR TOP 12 MACARON RECIPES - FOOD.COM
Our Top 12 Macaron Recipes. Want to know the secret to macarons that give them that unique texture and flavor? Egg whites. The meringue creates a crunchy exterior with an ooey-gooey, chewy inside. Serve these up and they'll be gone in a flash! recipe Watermelon Macarons. Iconic French fare with the flavor of a juicy, summer watermelon. You can even eat the "seeds." …
From food.com


FRENCH MACARONS RECIPE STEP BY STEP - MON PETIT FOUR®
2021-02-09 Holding the pastry bag straight above the stenciled circles (or just piece of parchment paper), pipe out batter to the rim of the stenciled circles (or 1 inch wide mounds). After 15 seconds, the batter should smooth out a bit on the top. Space the macarons about 3/4” apart if you're not using a stenciled mat.
From monpetitfour.com


EASY MACARON RECIPE FOR BEGINNERS ~SWEET & SAVORY
2020-05-27 Let the macarons sit out on the counter for at least 15-30 minutes, maybe up to couple hours, depending on humidity. When you lightly touch the macarons and the batter does not stick to your finger, then it’s ready to go into the oven. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Note: I don't use convection settings.
From sweetandsavorybyshinee.com


7 MACARON FILLING RECIPES - DELISHABLY
Instructions. In a small saucepan, add the sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and orange extract. Heat and reduce mixture until it becomes a thick syrup. This will take about 6-7 minutes. Cool the syrup completely. In another bowl, whip up the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract.
From delishably.com


WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS TRY OUR BEST LEMON DESSERT RECIPES
2022-05-16 Soft, lemony macarons sandwich lemon rhubarb buttercream and a dollop of rhubarb jam. While macarons can be a bit trickier of a dessert to master, the effort is well worth the results to taste these incredible lemon macarons. 6. Lemon Blueberry No Bake Cheesecakes. Get The Recipe.
From foodfanatic.com


8 EASY MACARON RECIPES FOR BEGINNERS (WITH NEVER FAIL TIPS)
1. Easy Macarons. Required ingredients: For the shells: powdered and fine sugar, ground almond, egg whites, salt; For the filling: unsalted butter, powdered sugar. Make these basic macarons in about 30 minutes. While the oven preheats, pour the powdered sugar and ground almonds through a sieve and into a bowl.
From lifehack.org


COMPLETE GUIDE TO MAKING MACARONS | MACARON RECIPE - YOUTUBE
This is the complete guide to making macarons! Macarons are delicious and enchanting, but a bit finicky to make! Don't be intimidated by them though; this ma...
From youtube.com


45 MACARON FILLING RECIPES – KITCHEN FOLIAGE
2021-11-02 Mojito macarons are made using your favorite macaron recipe, and then adding a hint of green food coloring to the macaron batter. Mojito macarons are filled with 2 different fillings. The first is a mojito ganache, made by adding rum bakery emulsion flavoring, lime oil, fresh lime juice, chopped up fresh mint leaves to a white chocolate ganache base. The second …
From kitchenfoliage.com


FOOLPROOF MACARON RECIPE (STEP BY STEP!) - BROMA BAKERY
2020-09-24 Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. Heat a small pot of water over medium-low heat until it steams. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine egg whites and roughly 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar. Place bowl over steaming pot, creating a double boiler. Whisk egg whites and sugar continuously ...
From bromabakery.com


MACARONI RECIPES - BAKED, CREAMY, HOMEMADE | TASTE OF HOME
From homemade macaroni and cheese to baked macaroni and cheese, macaroni salad and macaroni casserole, Taste of Home has hundreds of top-rated macaroni recipes to …
From tasteofhome.com


7 BEST MACARON RECIPES - HOW TO MAKE FRENCH MACARONS
2021-04-16 While lots of macaron recipes play with adding different colors and filings, I want to encourage home bakers to also experiment with an array of sizes, presentations, and finishes, too! From the classic mini sandwich cookies to giant macarons decorated with royal icing, to a towering, sliceable layer “cake,” there’s a whole lot of ways to embark on your own macaron …
From food52.com


TASTY MACARON RECIPES – SWEET ADDICT BAKERY
2020-12-03 Every one of these tasty Macaron Recipes are as unique as they are delicious. They elevate those stylish, sweet cookies and provide melt in your mouth goodness perfect for the dessert table! Light, airy, and delicate, Macarons are a perfect sweet bite to end a meal. They can be baked in a never-ending array of flavors, colors, and fillings. As ...
From sweetaddictbakery.com


MACARONS | KING ARTHUR BAKING
Combine the water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a rapid boil. Boil for 2 minutes; the temperature of the syrup should reach between 235°F and 240°F. Take the syrup off the heat. Immediately start whipping the egg whites, using an electric mixer.
From kingarthurbaking.com


COMPLETE GUIDE TO FRENCH MACARONS + 7 COMMON MISTAKES (W/ …
2020-02-12 With the mixer running, gradually add the granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons at a time, and beat until the meringue is stiff and shiny. Once all the sugar has been added, whip for 2 minutes more or until stiff peaks. Re-sift the dry ingredients over the meringue. If using food coloring, add in at this time.
From biggerbolderbaking.com


THE BEST FRENCH MACARON RECIPE W/ VIDEO & TEMPLATE
2021-05-06 Age the egg whites 24 hours in advance. Separate the egg whites with an egg separator while the egg is still cold, making sure that no traces of egg yolks remain. Wrap with plastic wrap and poke a few holes into it. Place it in the fridge to "dehydrate" until ready to use.
From indulgewithmimi.com


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