Classic French Macarons

 Classic French Macarons

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Ingredients:

• 100g almond flour

• 100g powdered sugar

• 75g egg whites (about 2 large eggs)

• 100g granulated sugar

• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

• Food coloring (optional)

• Filling of choice (buttercream, ganache, or jam)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk

• Piping bag

• Baking sheet

• Parchment paper

• Oven

Instructions:

• Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.

• In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and gradually add granulated sugar while whisking until stiff peaks form.

• Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites gently until the mixture flows like lava and is shiny.

• If using, add food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.

• Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

• Let the piped macarons sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.

• Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes.

• Let them cool completely before filling with your choice of filling.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 250kcal

• Carbs: 30g

• Proteins: 5g

• Fats: 10g