Print

Irresistible Vanilla Macarons Recipe for Every Occasion

Print Recipe

These Vanilla Macarons are classic, creamy, and irresistibly sweet, making them the perfect addition to any special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 120galmond flour
  • 200gpowdered sugar
  • 100gaged egg whites (about3large eggs)
  • 50ggranulated sugar
  • 1 tspvanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/8 tspsalt
  • 113gunsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 180gpowdered sugar (for buttercream)
  • 1–2tbsp heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Start your macaron journey by sifting together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Set this mixture aside while you work on your egg whites.
  2. In a different bowl, beat the aged egg whites with a mixer until foamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar while continuing to whisk until you reach stiff, glossy peaks.
  3. Once your meringue is ready, gently mix in the vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
  4. Fold the almond flour and powdered sugar into the meringue in batches until the mixture flows like lava.
  5. Transfer the batter into your piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto a lined baking tray.
  6. Once piped, tap the trays firmly on your kitchen counter and allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the macarons for 14 to 16 minutes.
  8. Allow the shells to cool completely on the baking tray.
  9. While the shells cool, prepare your vanilla buttercream filling.
  10. Once the shells are completely cool, pipe the buttercream onto half of the shells and sandwich them together with the other halves.
  11. For best flavor, refrigerate the assembled macarons for 24 to 48 hours before serving.

Notes

Humidity can significantly affect macarons, so consider making them on a dry day for best results.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://mykitchenstorie.com/irresistible-vanilla-macarons-recipe-for-every-occ/