For those with a sweet tooth and a penchant for French pastries, the cookies and cream macaron recipe by Tasty is an absolute delight. These delicate and delectable treats are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining the richness of chocolate cookies with the smooth, creamy filling of vanilla buttercream. With a crispy outer shell and a chewy, airy interior, these macarons are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the steps involved in creating this irresistible cookies and cream macaron recipe by Tasty.
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HOW TO MAKE MACARONS RECIPE BY TASTY
It's never a bad time for dessert. Cookies, cake, pie, you name it! But sometimes you need to change it up with something a little fancier: enter macarons. They may seem intimidating but with our easy-to-follow guide, they don't have to be. And you can customize them! Want a variety? Use different types of food coloring. Prefer a different flavored icing? Add some lavender extract for a floral feel. One bite, and you'll feel like you're in Paris yourself.
Provided by Jody Tixier
Categories Bakery Goods
Time 1h50m
Yield 30 macarons
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the macarons: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the powdered sugar, almond flour, and ½ teaspoon of salt, and process on low speed, until extra fine. Sift the almond flour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt with an electric hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar until fully incorporated. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form (you should be able to turn the bowl upside down without anything falling out).
- Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated. Add the food coloring and beat until just combined.
- Add about ⅓ of the sifted almond flour mixture at a time to the beaten egg whites and use a spatula to gently fold until combined. After the last addition of almond flour, continue to fold slowly until the batter falls into ribbons and you can make a figure 8 while holding the spatula up.
- Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Place 4 dots of the batter in each corner of a rimmed baking sheet, and place a piece of parchment paper over it, using the batter to help adhere the parchment to the baking sheet.
- Pipe the macarons onto the parchment paper in 1½-inch (3-cm) circles, spacing at least 1-inch (2-cm) apart.
- Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface 5 times to release any air bubbles.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until dry to the touch.
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C).
- Bake the macarons for 17 minutes, until the feet are well-risen and the macarons don't stick to the parchment paper.
- Transfer the macarons to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
- Make the buttercream: In a large bowl, add the butter and beat with a mixer for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla and beat to combine. Add the cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat to combine, until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Add a dollop of buttercream to one macaron shell. Top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining macaron shells and buttercream.
- Place in an airtight container for 24 hours to "bloom".
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 19 grams
COOKIES AND CREAM MACARONS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: egg whites, sugar, powdered sugar, superfine almond flour, chocolate cookie, dark cocoa powder, black food coloring, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, milk, cookie and cream filling
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Desserts
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy.
- Keep beating and slowly add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift powdered sugar, cookie crumbs, almond flour, and cocoa powder over the egg whites.
- Fold the dry mixture into the egg whites completely, but make sure to not overmix or the macarons will not rise.
- Once the batter reaches a lava-like consistency, add the food coloring. Mix until just combined, without over mixing.
- Preheat oven to 285ºF (140ºC).
- Place the mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag. Cut of the tip to pipe.
- Pipe 1½-inch (4 cm) dollops onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Tip: take a little batter to "glue" down the edges of the parchment paper so it stays put.
- Let the cookies rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour, until they are no longer wet to the touch and a skin forms on top.
- While resting, make the filling by mixing the butter, powdered sugar, cookie cream filling, vanilla, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
- Transfer to a piping bag and set aside until ready to fill.
- When the cookies are dry to the touch, bake for 15-18 minutes until they have risen.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before filling.
- To fill, pipe about about a tablespoon of the buttercream onto one macaron and place another on top.
- Macarons are best kept refrigerated until serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 48 grams
MACARONS
Macaron is the French word for macaroon, but are never the coconut-based cookie. Macarons are one of the most amazing pastries, with hundreds of flavors and fillings. Macarons are made from almond flour and meringue, with even the pros claiming to failure on a regular basis. After going through dozens of recipes and trials, this is the most reliable macaron recipe I could come up with. You could get lighter using the Italian meringue method, but it's less dependable.
Provided by Deegan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 9h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place egg whites into a metal mixing bowl and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bring egg whites to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 280 degrees F (138 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk confectioners' sugar and almond flour in a bowl. Beat the egg whites with salt in metal bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute; increase speed to high and gradually beat in superfine sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the egg whites are glossy and hold stiff peaks, 3 to 5 more minutes.
- Gently fold almond flour mixture into whipped egg whites until thoroughly incorporated; spoon meringue into a pastry big fitted with a 3/8-inch tip.
- Pipe 1-inch disks of meringue onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between cookies. The batter will spread. Lift the baking sheets a few inches above the work surface and hit them lightly on the work surface several times to remove any air bubbles from the cookies. Let the cookies stand at room temperature until the shiny surfaces become dull and a thin skin forms, about 15 minutes.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake with the oven door open slightly until the macarons' surfaces are completely dry, about 15 minutes. Let cookies cool completely on a baking sheet before peeling parchment paper from the cookies.
- Spread half the cookies with any desired filling, top with remaining cookies to make sandwiches, and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight to let the cookies soften.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 34.3 mg, Sugar 17 g
Tips:
- Proper Macaronage: Avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixing can result in a runny batter that is difficult to work with and may not rise properly in the oven.
- Perfect Piping: Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Hold the piping bag perpendicular to the baking sheet and pipe out 1-inch circles, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Tap and Rest: Once the macarons are piped, gently tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before baking. This will allow a skin to form on the macarons, which helps them rise evenly in the oven.
- Baking Temperature: Bake the macarons at a low temperature (325°F) for a longer time (15-18 minutes) to prevent the shells from cracking.
- Filling Options: You can use various fillings for your cookies and cream macarons. Some popular options include cookies and cream buttercream, vanilla buttercream with crushed Oreos, or even a simple ganache made with white chocolate and heavy cream.
- Storing and Enjoying: Once the macarons are completely cool, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the macarons for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, let them thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
Conclusion:
Cookies and cream macarons are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of classic cookies and cream ice cream in a delicate and elegant pastry. With careful attention to detail and a bit of practice, you can master the art of making these delicious macarons at home. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe provides all the necessary steps and tips to create perfect cookies and cream macarons that will impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure to create these delectable treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
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