Macaroons have long been regarded as an elegant treat and they are often included in various gift hampers. They are most well-known for their bright colours but the flavour is also out of this world! F you have ever wondered how to make these delicious treats, here’s an easy recipe with just 4 ingredients!
Ingredients:

  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 cup almonds (finely ground)
  • colouring of your choice

Method:

  • Line your baking tray with a piece of parchment paper and make circles on the sheet using a £2 coin. Flip the parchment paper over so that you don’t place your macaroon mixture on the side with the ink!
  • Beat the egg whites in a bowl. It’s best to use an automatic mixer with the stand and whisk all in one. Continue beating the eggs until they are foamy.
  • Add the white sugar to the eggs until the mixture becomes fluffy and glossy. The mixture should be stiff enough to form peaks.
  • In a separate bowl, blend the finely ground almonds and confectioners sugar.
  • Run this mixture through a sieve and press the larger pieces through the holes to make sure that you have a fine mixture.
  • Add the colouring if you are planning to use any.
  • Add the egg mixture to the almond mixture and fold the two together until blended. Take care not to overdo it. If possible, complete this step in 30 folds or less.
  • Attach a piping fitting to your piping bag and fill the bag up with your macaroon mixture.
  • Pipe the mixture into the shape of the discs drawn on the parchment paper.
  • You can secure the parchment paper to your baking tray by using some of the macaroon mixture on each corner!
  • Allow them to sit at room temperature until a kind of skin forms over the top.
  • Bake at 140 degrees C for about 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before adding a filling. You can use any kind frosting you like for the filling.