Ingredients
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- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring (various rainbow shades)
- Buttercream or jam for filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Divide meringue into bowls and add different food colorings to each, folding gently.
- Transfer each colored meringue into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets.
- Tap sheets to release air bubbles and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until shells are set. Cool completely.
- Pair macaron shells with filling and assemble before serving.
Notes
- Ensure macarons rest before baking for smooth tops.
- Use high-quality food coloring for vibrant shades.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 70 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
