Easy Vanilla macarons recipe

Easy Vanilla Macarons

These light, sweet vanilla macarons have a crisp shell and soft, chewy centre — filled with a creamy vanilla buttercream.

Vanilla Macarons

What You’ll Need to make vanilla macarons

For the shells:

• 1 cup almond flour

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 3 egg whites (room temperature)

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

• Optional: gel food colouring

  
  

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp milk or cream

• A pinch of salt

How to Make these easy vanilla macarons

1. Get Ready

• Line two baking trays with parchment paper.

• Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar, then set aside.

  
  

2. Whip the Egg Whites

• Beat egg whites until foamy.

• Slowly add the white sugar while mixing.

• Keep beating until stiff peaks form (it should look glossy).

• Add vanilla and food colouring if using.

3. Mix It All Together

• Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites.

• Keep folding until the batter flows like thick lava. (Test: It should fall off the spoon in ribbons and settle in about 10 seconds.)

4. Pipe the Shells

• Spoon the batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles (about 1.5 inches wide) onto your trays.

• Tap the trays on the counter to pop air bubbles.

• Let them sit for 30–60 minutes until the tops are dry to the touch.

5. Bake

• Bake at 150°C for 14–16 minutes.

• Let them cool completely before removing.

6. Make the Filling

• Beat butter until soft.

• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt.

• Mix until smooth and fluffy.

7. Put Them Together

• Match up similar-sized shells.

• Pipe buttercream onto one, then sandwich with another.

• For best flavour, chill in the fridge for a day before eating.

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