25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
11. Macarons
Macarons are light cookies with a crisp shell and soft center. These treats look impressive, but making them at home is easier than most people expect. With just a few ingredients and some patience, anyone can make tasty cookies that usually contain less fat than regular desserts.
A basic macaron recipe uses almond flour, egg whites, and powdered sugar, filled with sweet creams or jams. Their pretty colors and delicate texture make them perfect for parties or special events. Even without experience, anyone can follow simple steps and bake a batch to share.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 8 people, with 2 cookies each
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup jam or buttercream (for filling)
Preparation
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Mix in the granulated sugar a little at a time until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the egg whites using a spatula.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Spoon or pipe the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in small circles.
- Let the rounds sit for about 20 minutes until a skin forms on top.
- Bake it in a preheated oven at 300°F for 15 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool completely, then sandwich the filling between two cookies.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Sugar: 15 g
