Nancy Macarons

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These are the rustic original macarons that begot the smooth-topped, puffed up, ganache-filled, pastel food-colored sandwich confections we know.

by Elaine Sciolino

FrenchQuick, Dessert

Servings

About 40 2-inch cookies

Total time

30 min

Calories / serving

38 kcal

Ingredients (3)

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Instructions (5 steps)

01Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
02In a medium bowl, make a paste using 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons water.
03Add almond meal and unwhisked egg whites and mix. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and mix until thoroughly combined.
04Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a smooth tip; pipe out circles about the size of quarters, spacing each disk at least an inch apart. Rap the pans on the counter a few times to even out batter and eliminate air bubbles.
05Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden but centers are still light and slightly soft. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes to set.

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