Description
A recipe for classic French macarons filled with a sweet marshmallow frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g almond flour
- 120 g powdered sugar
- 90 g aged egg whites (about 3 large eggs)
- 90 g granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (French meringue).
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three additions until just combined (macaronage).
- Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Tap the sheets firmly to release air bubbles. Let the shells rest until a skin forms (about 30-60 minutes).
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 minutes, until feet form and shells are set. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Heat to 240°F (115°C).
- While the syrup heats, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Slowly pour the hot syrup down the side of the bowl into the egg whites while beating on medium speed.
- Continue beating until the mixture is thick, glossy, and the outside of the bowl is cool to the touch. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Assemble: Pair cooled shells and pipe or spread marshmallow frosting between two shells.
Notes
- Aged egg whites yield better macaron shells; separate them a day ahead and refrigerate.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate ingredient measurements.
- The resting time for the shells is crucial for developing the ‘feet’.
- Prep Time: 60 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: macarons, french pastry, meringue, marshmallow frosting, almond flour cookies, meringue cookies