French Macarons

These delicate and colorful French macarons are a classic treat made with almond flour and filled with a variety of flavors.

Ingredients - Serves 24

Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold the egg whites into the almond flour mixture until fully combined.
Add food coloring as desired and mix until evenly colored.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a round tip and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
Tap the baking sheet on a flat surface to release any air bubbles.
Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the macarons are set and have formed feet.
Let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheet.
Pipe buttercream frosting onto half of the macarons and sandwich with the remaining macarons.