Lemon Macarons Recipe

Lemon Macarons Recipe

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These French macarons are delicious, delicate, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. Make a batch for afternoon tea, a holiday cookie tray or brunch.

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Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (160g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 2 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon 2% milk
  • 1 1/4 cups (100g) blanched almond meal
  • 3/4 cup (80g) powdered sugar
  • Distilled white vinegar for cleaning the bowl
  • 2 or 3 (80g) large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup (80g) sugar
  • 1 to 2 drops Lemon Yellow gel food coloring

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