Basic Macarons

Basic Macarons

francetoday.com

Macarons are tricky to make, so follow the recipe, do your best, and know that even the failures taste good.

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Cooking tools:

  • Piping bag
  • Stand mixer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups plus 1 tbsp (224 g) confectioner’s sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups (140 g) almond flour
  • 4 large egg whites
  • Tiny pinch fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp (60 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (185 ml) heavy cream, not ultra-pasteurized
  • 4-5 oz (120-150 g) semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

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