Description

Love the look of pastel bakery treats but not sure where to begin? This Easy Macaron for Beginners recipe is your new kitchen adventure. With their crisp exterior, chewy interior, and rich buttercream filling, these French cookies are elegant, delicious, and surprisingly approachable. Perfect for anyone exploring easy dessert ideas, creative food projects, or even healthy snack swaps when portioned with light fillings.

Mastering macarons can feel like unlocking a pastry secret. This guide keeps it simple—whether you’re prepping for brunch, holiday gifting, or want a sweet weekend experiment. This is a beginner-friendly, step-by-step recipe that transforms intimidating macarons into an easy recipe for anyone.

Ingredients

Macaron Shells:

1 cup (100g) almond flour (sifted)

1 3/4 cup (200g) powdered sugar

3 egg whites, room temp

1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

Gel food coloring (optional)

Buttercream Filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1–2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
Beat egg whites until frothy, slowly adding granulated sugar. Whip to stiff peaks. Add food coloring.
Gently fold in almond flour mix until batter flows like lava and forms ribbons.
Pipe 1.5-inch circles on baking sheets. Tap sheets to remove bubbles. Let rest 30–60 mins.
Bake at 300°F for 15–18 mins until they form “feet” and don’t wobble. Cool fully.
Make buttercream by whipping butter, sugar, vanilla, and cream.
Pipe filling onto half the shells and sandwich with the rest.
Refrigerate 24 hrs before serving for best texture.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Category: Dessert