Delight your taste buds with these perfect French macarons.

Indulge in the delicate and sweet flavor of homemade French macarons with this foolproof recipe. These beautiful treats are perfect for special occasions or a simple dessert to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• Food coloring (optional)
• Filling of your choice (ganache, buttercream, jam)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold in the almond flour mixture and food coloring, if desired, until smooth.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared sheets.
6. Tap the baking sheets against the counter to remove air bubbles, then let the macarons rest for 30 minutes.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through, until the macarons are set.
8. Let cool before filling with your desired filling and sandwiching together.
9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge to mature for 24 hours before serving.

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