Macaron

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Ingredients

3/4 cup	almond flour
1 cup	powdered sugar
2	large egg whites
1/4 cup	granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon	cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon	vanilla extract
—	Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl to remove any lumps.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
4. 4 Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
5. 5 Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
6. 6 Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the beaten egg whites in batches, using a spatula.
7. 7 Add the vanilla extract and food coloring, if using, and gently fold until just combined.
8. 8 Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
9. 9 Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each macaron.
10. 10 Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release any air bubbles.
11. 11 Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
12. 12 Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the macarons have risen and formed 'feet'.
13. 13 Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.
14. 14 Pair similar-sized shells and fill with your choice of filling, such as buttercream or ganache.