FRENCH ALMOND MACAROONS

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French Almond Macaroons image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups blanched slivered almonds
1/4 cup potato starch
3 large egg whites
Pinch fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. Combine sugar and almonds in food processor fitted with metal blade. Process 3 minutes to grind into a fine powder. If mixture is sticking, scrape down sides of bowl. Add starch and process 1 minute more.
  • In another bowl or a mixer, whip egg whites, salt and extract together at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Working in 3 additions, fold almond mixture into egg whites, turning over and over until incorporated. Batter will be sticky and thick. Set aside to rest 20 minutes.
  • Spoon batter by tablespoons onto prepared pans; cookies will spread to about 3-inch rounds, so leave plenty of room. Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookies are puffed, golden and shiny, 18 to 20 minutes. As soon as cookies come out of oven, remove paper (with cookies on it) from baking sheet. Let cookies cool completely before removing from paper; use a thin metal spatula or knife blade if cookies stick.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 21 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

jojo jojo
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These macarons are the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nathalie Barnes
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and I can never get the macarons to turn out right. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Mego Gabriel
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These macarons are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Nahid Chowdhury
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I'm not a big fan of macarons, but these were really good.


Dirk Kotze
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These macarons are delicious! I love the almond flavor.


mofaselur rahman
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The macarons didn't turn out as chewy as I expected. I think I might have overcooked them a bit.


Vishan Yalinda
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These macarons are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Nesrin Agary
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I love how easy these macarons are to make. I don't have a lot of experience baking, but I was able to follow the recipe and make these macarons without any problems.


Munni Sila Op
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These macarons are the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy. The almond flavor is subtle but it really shines through.


Ebrahim Samsodien
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I've made these macarons several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Resu Pradhananga
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These macarons are a delight! The texture is chewy and moist, with a delicate almond flavor that lingers in your mouth. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.