Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until combined.
- Pipe the batter onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the macarons dry for about 30 minutes or until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill half of the macarons with the cream and sandwich with the other half.
- Let the assembled macarons rest for a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to let the macarons cool completely before filling.
- Resting time helps improve the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg