Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (blue, green, or purple)
- Buttercream or ganache filling (vanilla, chocolate, or flavored)
- Edible gold leaf or shimmer dust
- Magical candy confetti or enchanted sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour until well combined. Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the sugar and whip until stiff, glossy peaks are achieved. Gently fold in the dry ingredients, adding food coloring to create vibrant magical hues.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mats. Tap gently to remove air bubbles and let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to form a skin.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes. Cool completely before removing from baking sheet.
- Prepare your chosen filling, such as vanilla or chocolate buttercream or ganache, for the filling.
- Match similar-sized shells and pipe filling in between. Gently press shells together. Decorate with edible gold leaf, shimmer dust, or enchanted sprinkles for a magical finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best meringue consistency.
- Do not overwhip the egg whites to prevent cracks.
- Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper for smooth shells.
- Let piped macarons rest before baking to ensure no cracks.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, consistent hues.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macarons
- Calories: 70 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg