Description
Heart-Shaped Macarons are the ultimate sweet treat for any romantic occasion. With their delicate crunch and soft, chewy centers, these enchanting confections not only look adorable but also offer a delightful flavor experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for celebrations or just to brighten your day, these macarons can be customized with various fillings to suit every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups icing sugar
- 3 large egg whites (aged)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavoring)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and icing sugar twice to ensure lightness.
- In a clean bowl, whip aged egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in gel food coloring and flavoring extracts without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe heart shapes onto prepared sheets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until feet form; let cool completely before removing from sheets.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg