French Macarons Recipe for Valentine’s Day

French Macarons recipe for Valentine’s Day is one of the unique ways to say “I Love You.” These light and flavorful cookies could be your unique gift to your loved ones.

Give me a French Macaron cookie any time, any season, without any reason. That’s how much I love these simple cookies that make each celebration a memorable one.

French Macarons Flavors Are Beautiful & Colorful

You may be surprised how many unforgettable French macarons flavors are out there! From classic vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, you can easily progress to enjoy more complex ones.

Check out some of the most frequently requested by the guests: Strawberry Cheesecake, Lavender Coconut, Cookies & Cream, and Salted Caramel Praline French macarons.

When it comes to Valentine macaron flavors, they are as versatile as you can imagine! You can really get some unique flavors and colors from HERE. It is especially helpful if you do not have any time on hand.

You can easily experiment with these flavors in your own kitchen. Once you baked these unique cookie sandwiches several times, you will learn the technique, thus becoming a master chef of French Macarons.

It won’t be a question of how to make the Macarons, rather, you will be wondering what kind of color and filling you should make for your celebration.

For another unique dessert, check out these Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Can You Master the French Macaron Technique?

You can master anything with the detailed instructions! One of the most important things to remember when using a French macarons recipe is two-fold.

THE FIRST important thing is to use room-temperature ingredients. And THE SECOND important rule is to sift the almond flour before you mix it into the batter.

You can store macarons in the freezer in the tight container until you use them.

If you love chocolate, then you may be wowed by this Chocolate Custard Cake that is truly magical.

Printable French Macaron Template

To make it so much easier for you to pump the macaron batter onto the baking sheet, use this printable template. Just print it out on a white paper and place it under the parchment paper.

Basic French Macarons for Beginners And Masters

Unless you try making this unique French cookie yourself, you will always be wondering how easy or difficult it is to make a French Macaron yourself. Here’s a step-by-step instruction for your basic French macarons.

Even if you are a beginner, you will be surprised how easy it is to create these delightfully light and full of intelligent flavor French macarons. 

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French Macarons Recipe

French Macarons Recipe is the one that EVERYONE would be on Cloud Nine from! Delightfully light and full of intelligent flavor.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Keyword cookies, french macaron, macaron, macaron cookies

Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Cooling 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

Author Celebrate Woman

Ingredients

Macarons

• 5 egg whites room temperature
• ½ cup superfine sugar
• 1¾ cup almond flour
• 2 cup powdered sugar

Marshmallow Frosting

• 2 egg whites room temperature
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanlla extract

Instructions

Macarons

1. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

2. Place the egg whites in your mixer's bowl and mix until frothy; gradually pour in the superfine sugar, and continue to beat until the mixture is glossy and stiff peaks form.

3. At this point, you may want to add in a few drops of food color and mix just until combined. Set aside.

4. Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl.

5. With a large spoon, mix well to incorporate the almond flour and sugar.

6. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in 1/4 of the meringue into the almond mixture.Continue folding the rest of the meringue until completely incorporated.

7. Fit a piping bag with a 3/8-inch round tip and fill it with the macaron mixture.

8. Pipe the batter into small rounds onto the prepared baking sheets. See & download my Macaron Template to make the pumping easy!

9. Allow to dry at room temperature for 1 hour.

10. Preheat oven to 315 F.

11. Bake the macarons for 12 to 15 minutes; cookies are done when they no longer jiggle when you touch them on top. Rotate the baking sheet after 6 minutes for even baking.

12. Remove macarons from oven and transfer to a cooling rack; do not remove from baking sheets.

13. Let completely cool.

Marshmallow Frosting

1. In a small mixing bowl beat egg whites and salt.

2. Gradually add sugar, and continue to beat until soft peaks form.

3. Microwave corn syrup on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until boiling.

4. Slowly pour a stream of the corn syrup over the egg whites, beating until mixture is stiff and glossy.

5. Add vanilla and beat until thoroughly combined.

6. After the macarons have completely cooled, turn half of the caps on their backs and pipe about 1/2 teaspoon of the filling onto it and cover with another cap.

7. Once all of your macarons are assembled, put them in an airtight container, in the refrigerator and let them rest for 24 hours.

Recipe Notes

1. Do not overmix. Overmixing will make the cookies crack. Mix just until combined and then leave it alone.
2. Use the Macaron Template before you pump out the macarons on the pan. Once you pipe out the cookies, let them dry for one hour before baking.
3. Get to know your oven. Macarons in my oven like to be baked at 315 F for 15 minutes.
4. Assemble the macarons when they are completely cooled.
5. Macarons taste best after 24 hours. Once all of your macarons are assembled, put them in an airtight container, place them in a cool place, and let rest for 24 hours.