Vegan French Macarons
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- Serves 20
- Cooks in 45 mins (30m prep + 15m cook)
- Difficulty: medium
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
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- 1.Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.In a large bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
- 3.In a separate bowl, beat the aquafaba with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks.
- 4.Gradually add the granulated sugar to the aquafaba, beating constantly, until it forms a glossy meringue.
- 5.Fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue until fully combined.
- 6.Add food coloring, if desired.
- 7.Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 8.Tap the baking sheet firmly on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
- 9.Let the macarons sit for 30 minutes to form a skin on the outside.
- 10.Bake for 15 minutes, until the macarons are set and the shells are crisp.
- 11.Let the macarons cool completely before removing them from the baking sheet.
- 12.To make the filling, beat the vegan butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
- 13.Transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe a small amount onto the flat side of one macaron shell.
- 14.Top with another shell to make a sandwich.
- 15.Repeat with the remaining shells and filling.
- 16.Chill the macarons in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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- Make sure to sift the almond flour and powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
- Let the macarons sit for 30 minutes before baking to form a skin on the outside.
- Chill the macarons in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to help the filling set.