French-Style Almond Macarons
French-Style Almond Macarons feature crisp, glossy shells that give way to tender, chewy centers with a subtle nutty sweetness. Their refined texture makes them ideal for pairing with rich ganache or buttercream, perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea, or gifting. Serve these elegant cookies when you want a light yet indulgent treat that feels special.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French-Style Almond Macarons, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 15
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the white sugar and continue beating until the egg whites are glossy, fluffy, and hold soft peaks.
- 3
In a separate bowl, sift the confectioners' sugar and ground almonds; quickly fold the almond mixture into the egg whites, about 30 strokes.
- 4
Put a small amount of batter into a plastic bag with a small corner cut off and pipe a test disk about 1 1/2 inches wide onto the prepared baking sheet. If the disk forms a peak instead of flattening at once, gently fold the batter a few more times and test again.
- 5
When the batter spreads immediately into an even disk, transfer it to a pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe rounds onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them. Let the piped cookies sit at room temperature until a hard skin forms on top, about 1 hour.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
- 7
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until set but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Let the cookies cool completely before filling, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 117.54 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.36 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 18.91 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.99 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.3 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 10.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.11 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 17.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 58.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
About This Recipe
French Style Almond Macarons is made with 4 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 40 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Almond Flour, Egg Whites, Powdered Sugar, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 117.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is French-Style Almond Macarons made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flour, Egg Whites, Powdered Sugar, Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make French-Style Almond Macarons?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 117.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French-Style Almond Macarons easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 4 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is French-Style Almond Macarons healthy?
- French-Style Almond Macarons has an easyChef Pro health score of 22/100. Per serving, it provides 117.54 calories and 2.36 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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