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Almond macaroonsare a delicious and easy-to-makecookie that everyone will love! But they can be a little bit tricky to make if you’ve never tried before. My recipe for almond macaroonsis foolproof, and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Thesecookiesare perfect for any occasion, and can be customized with your favorite flavors and toppings.
Almond macaroons
Almond macaroonsare a delicious and healthy treat, but they can be expensive to buy in the store. Making your ownalmond macaroon cookiesis simple and affordable. My easy recipe will show you how to make thesecookieswith just a fewingredients. They’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without sacrificing your health and waist line.
Thisalmond macaroons recipeis so simple and easy, you will want to make this your go to recipe for every occasion! Thesealmond macaroon cookiesare quick and so delicious!
Almond macaroonsare my go to recipe at Christmas, when I’m running out of time and I feel stressed and panicked that my desserts are not ready. Thesegroundalmond macaroonsare so easy, quick and simple to whip up, it gives me peace of mind knowing that even if I have no time left to prepare fancy desserts, I have an easy option to put on the table.
More cookierecipes you will love:
- Vegan meringue cookies
- Oreo macarons cookies
- Mini meringue cookies
- Ladyfinger cookies
- Mint magic cookie bars
- Chocolate crinkle cookies
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich cookies
- Donut shaped 4th of July cookies
- Watermelon sugar cookies
But because these yummy in my tummyalmondcookiesare so easy and quick, I make them pretty often, not only for Christmas. These are not only great holidaycookiesbut are the perfect afternoon snack too or a quick dessert on lazy Sundays with the family!
This recipe makes such awesomecookiesin literally no time! These amazingalmond macaroonsare sweet, fragrant, crisp on the outside and soft andchewyon the inside, the perfectcookiefor a 5 o’clock tea or next to a cup of coffee.
What are macaroons?
Macaroons are a type ofcookiethat is traditionally made with groundalmonds, sugar andegg whites. Thisalmond macaroon recipeis my take on the classic recipe.
Are macaroons the same asmacarons?
No.Almond macaroonsandalmondmacaronsare completely different with regards toingredients, asalmond macaroonsdo not containalmond flour.
Macaronsare typically made withalmond flour,icing sugarandegg whites. They are known for being sweetcookiesthat have a crisp top and soft interior. They’re usually made into a sandwich with some sort of cream in between the two layers ofmacarons.
Arealmond macaroonsgluten free?
Almond macaroonsaregluten freesince no flour is used for this recipe. Thesecookiesare also dairy free and quite low in calories as compared to mostcookies.
Why are myalmond macaroonsflat?
It’s possible that you may have under-mixed thebatterand this could be why youralmond macaroonsturned out flat. This is especially true if you used granulated sugar and didn’t incorporate the sugar completely into theegg whites.
Another reason might be that you added too much liquid to your recipe (like too much extract).
Another reason might be theoventemperature. If theovenis not hot enough, your macarooncookiescan turn out flat because they are being under-baked. This also happens if you open theovenmidbaking.
How to diversifyalmond macaroons?
Almond macaroonsare a great last minute solution for holidaysbakingor anytime you are short on time. You can put them together in less than 10 minutes andbakefor about 20! And chances are you have all theingredientson hand, especially if you likebakingon a regular basis! Dip them in chocolate and add sprinkles for a more festive look!
If you want to get even fancier and enhance the flavors, you can add coconut for the most specialcoconut macaroons!
You can add cocoapowderfor dark macaroons!
This recipe is not only simple but it will make your house smell wonderfully too! Light andchewy, with simpleingredients, thesecookiestake no special skills to make. So what are you waiting for? Let’s getbaking!
What are theingredientsinalmond macaroons?
You’ll be needing a handful of simpleingredientsthat you most likely have on hand:
- Egg whites
- Rawalmonds
- Raw walnuts – these are optional but I love thealmondwalnut combination in thesecookies!
- Icing sugar
- Vanillaextract andalmond extract(or rum extract)
Notes: This is the first time when I usedicing sugarfor making macaroons and they turned out fine. However I’m still a big fan of using granulated sugar in macaroon recipes. When I made this recipe with granulated sugar instead oficing sugarthe texture was more crunchier and crackled compared to using powdered sugar.
So if you want to make your macaroons with granulated sugar, feel free to do so. You’ll be preparing the egg white and sugar mixture much like regularmeringue, then gently fold in the rest of theingredients. Use the whisk on a standmixeratmedium speed.
Is there any substitute foralmond extract?
Yes, you can use rum extract orvanillaextract in this recipe.
How to makealmond macaroons?
- Preheat theovenat 300 F and line abaking sheetwithparchment paper.
- Groundalmondsand walnuts in afood processoruntil fine.
- With a handmixer, beategg whitesuntil firm.
- Gradually add sugar,almondand walnuts, folding in with a spatula until smooth.
- Addvanillaand rum oralmond extract.
- Dropbatterby spoon onto abaking sheet.
- Dust with someicing sugar(optional)
- Bakefor about 20 minutes or until thecookiesare slightly golden brown and have a crisp top.
If you wantchewyalmondmacaroons,bakethem for about 15 minutes. For lesschewymacaroons,bakefor about 20 minutes.
How do you storealmond macaroons?
Almond macaroonsare best when consumed within 4 days of being baked. Store in anairtight containerat room temperature to retain freshness and crispiness.
Can I freezealmond macaroons?
I don’t recommend freezingalmond macaroonsas they loose their crispiness after thawing.
Hope you liked thealmond macaroon recipe. Thesecookiesare a real treat for your taste buds and also a great last minute solution for an unexpected party guest! Thealmond flavorof thesecookiesis light but delicious, so don’t hesitate to give it a try! Bon appétit!
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Easy almond macaroons
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Almond macaroonsare a delicious, easy-to-makecookie that everyone will love! My recipeis foolproof & only takes a few minutes to prepare!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 20 cookies
Calories 110 kcal
Ingredients
- egg whites from 3 medium eggs
- 1 2/3 cups almonds raw
- handful walnuts raw and optional
- 1 2/3 cups icing sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or rum extract
- icing sugar for powdering optional
Instructions
Preheat oven at 300 F
Ground almonds and walnuts until fine
With a hand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Slowly add icing sugar, almond and walnuts, one tablespoon at a time and mix with a spatula until smooth.
Add vanilla and rum or almond extract.
Drop batter with a tablespoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches in between cookies. Alternatively you can use a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2" plain tip.
Dust with some icing sugar (optional)
Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almond macaroon cookies, almond macaroons, ground almond macaroons
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