Description
Vanilla Macarons are delicate French cookies with crisp shells and creamy vanilla buttercream centers. Perfect for any elegant occasion, their subtle sweetness and airy texture are utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
100g almond flour
100g powdered sugar
75g egg whites (aged, room temperature)
75g granulated sugar
0.25 tsp cream of tartar
0.5 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1.5 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl to ensure a smooth shell texture.
2. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Slowly add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue. The batter should flow like thick lava and form ribbons when lifted.
4. Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Tap the tray to release air bubbles. Let sit for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes until the macarons lift cleanly from the parchment.
6. Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy.
7. Pair similar-sized shells and pipe buttercream onto one side. Gently press another shell on top.
Notes
Let the piped shells rest until they form a skin to prevent cracking.
Use aged egg whites for better meringue stability.
Refrigerate filled macarons overnight for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vanilla macarons, macaron recipe, French cookies, vanilla desserts