Description
A delightful treat for Valentine’s Day, these macarons are sweet and colorful.
Ingredients
- Almond flour – 1 cup
- Powdered sugar – 1 cup
- Egg whites – 3 large
- Granulated sugar – 1/4 cup
- Food coloring – pink or red
- Butter – 1/2 cup
- Powdered sugar (for filling) – 1 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while whisking.
- Add food coloring and mix until combined.
- Fold in the almond mixture gently.
- Pipe circles onto a baking sheet.
- Let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let cool before filling with buttercream.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Allow flavors to meld for a day before serving.
- Experiment with different fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Valentine's Macarons, macarons, dessert, Valentine's Day