Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive Fourth of July Macarons, a delicious treat that embodies the spirit of summer celebrations. Adorned in vibrant red, white, and blue, these macarons are not only visually stunning but also filled with rich American Buttercream, making them a perfect addition to your holiday gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or attending a picnic, these light and airy confections will undoubtedly impress your guests and elevate your dessert table. With easy-to-follow instructions and common ingredients, this recipe is approachable for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 125 g almond flour (1 cup)
- 150 g powdered sugar (1 1/4 cup)
- 100 g egg whites (room temperature from 3 large eggs)
- 100 g white granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
- Food coloring (red and blue)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in one bowl. In another, whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg whites until well combined. Divide batter into three bowls; color one red, one blue, and leave one uncolored.
- Pipe small circles on the baking sheet using each colored batter, leaving space in between.
- Let the shells rest for 30 minutes to form a skin before baking at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- For the filling, beat butter with sifted powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract and salt.
- Pair cooled macaron shells of similar size and pipe buttercream onto one shell before topping with its pair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg