Strawberry Macarons
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Strawberry Macarons
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Delicious strawberry macarons that are easy to make and kid friendly. The perfect crunchy cookie filled with strawberry buttercream. My fave french dessert
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Ingredients
For Macarons
- 3 Large Egg Whites at room temperature*
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup almond meal
- 2-3 Drops of gel red food coloring optional
For Strawberry Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) softened
- 3/4 cups confectioners sugar more if needed
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of fresh strawberry puree strained
Instructions
- Line 2 cookie sheet pans with parchment paper
- Sift almond meal and confectioners sugar together. Discard the bigger bits of almond leftover on the strainer
- On the bowl of a mixer, add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Mix using the whisk attachment on medium speed for 5 minutes or until soft peaks form
- Slowly add the granulated sugar and the food coloring. Mix on high speed until hard peaks form
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the egg whites with a spatula. Make sure batter is completely incorporated but do not OVERMIX
- Place batter into the piping bag and spoon equal mounds of batter that resemble a circular shape
- Let the macarons rest UNBAKED for 30-40 minutes
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees Farenheit
- Bang the cookie sheets 3-4 times against the counter. This will release the air bubbles inside the cookies
- After the macarons have rested, bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are solid
- Remove from oven and let them cool
- For Strawberry Buttercream
- Mix the butter and confectioners sugar together until creamy
- Add the strawberry juice and mix until combined and creamy. Test for flavor, if sweetness is needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of confectioners sugar
- Assembly
- Place buttercream in a piping bag
- Spoon mounds of cream into the center of half of the cookies
- Sandwich the other cookie halves into the cookies with the cream
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
Notes
- *Tips for macaron success:- Eggs absolutely have to be at room temperature- Macarons can discolor slightly during the baking process, so add 1-2 extra drops of food coloring - Let the macarons rest for a minimum of 30-40 minutes BEFORE baking- It's important no to overmix the batter
Nutrition Information
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Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 25cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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