Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whip the aged egg whites on medium speed until frothy, then add granulated sugar while increasing speed to high until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green gel food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the meringue in three additions.
- Pipe small circles about 1.5 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Cool the macarons completely on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy. Stir in additional vanilla extract.
- Pair macarons by size, pipe buttercream on one shell, and sandwich with the other.
- Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles, and add red candies or fruit chews if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
These macarons can be frozen for up to 3 months and stored at room temperature for 3 days.
