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
VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Even without butter or eggs, these vegan peanut butter cookies are still soft and chewy. No one will be able to tell they're vegan! If you want a little extra texture, feel free to use chunky peanut butter or add ¼ cup crushed peanuts to the dough. -Katie Bandurski, Shorewood, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in almond milk. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Shape level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER MACARONS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chickpea liquid, powdered sugar, almond meal, dark cocoa powder, cream of tartar, sugar, creamy peanut butter
Provided by Frank Tiu
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) aquafaba into a pot and reduce to ⅓ cup (80 ml) over low heat.
- Refrigerate aquafaba overnight.
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a bowl, add the powdered sugar, almond meal, and dark cocoa powder, and whisk to combine.
- Add the chilled aquafaba to another bowl and beat until soft peaks begin to form.
- Add the cream of tartar and sugar to the whipped aquafaba and beat until soft peaks form.
- Sift powdered sugar, almond meal, and dark cocoa powder into the whipped aquafaba, and gently fold ingredients together.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe directly onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Let the tray rest at room temperature for 2 hours until the surface does not stick to fingertips.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Let the macarons cool for 15 minutes.
- Pipe the peanut butter onto the macarons.
- Refrigerate macarons for another 2 hours before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 9 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love