Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup (75g) almond flour
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- Blue food coloring (gel preferred for vibrant color)
- Royal icing or buttercream filling (preferably in a matching blue or neutral tone)
- Silicone macaron baking mats or parchment paper
- Mixing bowls and electric mixer
- Food safe piping bags with round tips
Instructions
- Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour into a large mixing bowl to ensure a smooth mixture free of lumps.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the granulated sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg whites, using a spatula. Incorporate blue food coloring into the batter until you achieve your desired shade—vibrant and mesmerizing!
- Acculturate the batter by folding until it flows smoothly off the spatula in a thick, tap-able consistency.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto your silicone mats or parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
- Tap the baking sheet firmly on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a thin crust forms.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 15-18 minutes. Allow to cool completely before removing from the baking surface.
- Match pairs of shells by size and spread your chosen filling—such as vanilla or coconut buttercream—on one shell, then gently press another shell on top.
- Decorate with edible glitter or gold accents for a magical finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal meringue formation.
- Sift dry ingredients thoroughly for smooth batter and perfect macaron shells.
- Allow the piped batter to sit and develop a crust before baking to achieve proper texture.
- Use gel-based food coloring to maintain batter consistency and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Piping
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 70 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg