Orange Blossom Macarons

Ingredients - Serves 24

• Orange juice - 1 tablespoon
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon
• Butter - 1/2 cup
• Orange blossom water - 1/2 teaspoon
• Orange food coloring - A few drops
• Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
• Egg whites - 3 large
• Powdered sugar - 1 3/4 cups
• Almond flour - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar and process until finely ground.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.
4. Fold in the almond flour mixture, orange food coloring, and orange blossom water until the batter is smooth and shiny.
5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
6. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to develop a skin.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the macarons are crisp and firm. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
8. While the macarons are cooling, make the filling: Beat the butter until creamy, then beat in the orange zest and juice.
9. Once the macarons are cool, pipe or spread a small amount of the filling onto one macaron shell. Top with another shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining macarons and filling.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Dessert
• Prep Time: 60 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 100
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 14g
• Protein: 2g
• Sodium: 25mg
• Sugar: 10g