Foolproof Macarons
Don't be scared to make macarons at home. Even beginner bakers can master this French delicacy — just follow our method for foolproof macarons, and prepare to enjoy sweet bite after bite.
Updated: 9/27/2024
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Ingredients
Foolproof Macarons
- 3 pieces egg whites, or 3 1/2 ounces, aged and room temperature
- 1/4 cup, or 2 ounces, caster sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 cups, or 9 1/4 ounces, powdered sugar
- 1 cup, or 4 ounces, fine almond flour
- Gel food coloring
Vanilla Buttercream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, or 3 1/2 ounces, powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Steps
- A day prior to making the macarons, crack the eggs into a bowl, separate the whites and cover with plastic film poked with small holes.
- Refrigerate overnight but make sure to bring back to room temperature before using.
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