dairy freevegetariandesserts

Nut-Free Macarons

Name: Nut-Free Macarons
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1/2 teaspoon; ½ cup all purpose flour; ½ cup powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; gel food coloring, optional; buttercream frosting, or any frosting of your choice

By Tasty1 hr 20 min10 servings

These macarons are a sweet and delicate treat that are perfect for anyone with a nut allergy. Made with a crispy shell and a creamy filling, they're a perfect afternoon snack or dessert.

Instructions

1
In a bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
2
Gradually add the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and powdered sugar together. Then, sift the flour and powdered sugar mixture into the egg white mixture.
4
Add the vanilla extract, and gel food coloring if you want the macarons to be colored.
5
Gently fold all the ingredients together.
6
Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a rounded tip.
7
Pipe the macarons onto a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently tap the baking sheet on a flat surface a few times to release air bubbles.
8
Let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.
9
Preheat the oven to 280°F.
10
Bake the macarons for 17-20 minutes.
11
Allow the macarons to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer the macarons on to a cooling rack.
12
Add a dollop of buttercream or any frosting of your choice to one of the macaron shells, then top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining shells and frosting.
13
For best results, allow the macarons to “bloom” for about 24 hours.
14
Enjoy!