Macarons 
Macarons
For my first recipe, I'm sharing one of my favorites: macarons!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Blend and sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together.
- 2
Make the meringue: Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the egg whites until they start to foam. While continuing to beat, gradually add the granulated sugar in 2 to 3 additions. The meringue is ready when it forms stiff peaks.
- 3
Pour the meringue over the sifted dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula. To macaronage the batter, press it against the sides of the bowl until the texture is smooth, not too runny, and holds its shape but isn't too stiff.
- 4
Using a piping bag fitted with a round tip, pipe the macarons onto a baking sheet. For even sizing, you can place a template with small circles under your parchment paper to help space and size the macarons evenly.
- 5
(Optional) Let the shells sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to form a skin.
- 6
Bake at 275°F (135°C) for 21 minutes. Note: Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so you may need to experiment to find the perfect baking time.
- 7
Once the shells are baked and completely cooled, fill them with your choice of filling (chocolate spread, ganache, caramel, etc.).
- 8
Now, all that's left is to enjoy your macarons.
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