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French Macaron Recipe
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French Macaron Recipe

Delicate French macarons with crispy shells and chewy centers—a stunning homemade treat that impresses every time.

★★★★☆ 4.9(91 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time45 min
Bake time11 min
Total time86 min
Makes24

Ingredients

1 150 grams super-fine almond flour ((1 ⅓ cup) see note )
2 150 grams powdered sugar (1 ¼ cups)
3 110 grams egg whites (room temperature (about 3 egg whites/110ml/just under ½ cup) see note)
4 ⅛ teaspoon table salt
5 pinch cream of tartar (optional (I typically use ⅛ teaspoon))
6 95 grams granulated sugar (scant ½ cup)
7 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 Food coloring (optional)
9 Your favorite frosting (see note 3)
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