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French Macarons

French Macarons

Delicious homemade French macarons filled with marshmallow frosting, perfect for special occasions and holidays.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs egg whites
  • 0.5 cup superfine sugar
  • 1.75 cups almond flour
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 large egg whites egg whites (for frosting)
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup sugar (for frosting)
  • 0.75 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Line three baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Place egg whites in a mixing bowl and beat until frothy; gradually add superfine sugar and beat until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  • Optionally add a few drops of food coloring and mix just until combined. Set aside.
  • Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar well with a large spoon.
  • Gently fold 1/4 of the meringue into the almond mixture, then fold in the remaining meringue until combined.
  • Fill a piping bag fitted with a round tip with the batter.
  • Pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Let the piped batter dry at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 315°F.
  • Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes; rotate sheet after 6 minutes for even baking.
  • Transfer baked macarons to a cooling rack; do not remove from sheets until cooled.
  • Cool completely before filling.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites and salt until frothy.
  • Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Microwave corn syrup on high for 1.5-2 minutes or until boiling.
  • Stream the hot corn syrup into egg whites while beating until glossy and stiff.
  • Add vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  • Pipe the marshmallow frosting on the flat side of a macaron shell and top with another shell.
  • Assemble all macarons and refrigerate in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure macarons are stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.