Macarons

Ingredients: 

For the shells

• 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 egg whites (room temperature)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Gel food coloring (optional)

For the filling:

Buttercream, ganache, or jam of your choice.

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together. Set aside.
• Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until frothy.
• Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Add food coloring if desired.
• Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until the batter flows like lava.
• Pipe small circles on a baking sheet.
• Rest for 30-60 minutes until the tops form a skin.
• Bake for 14-16 minutes, until firm. Cool completely.
• Pair up shells and pipe with your favorite festive filling.
• Refrigerate for 24 hours for the best texture. Bring macarons to room temperature before serving and enjoy!