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Close-up stack of pink French macarons with vanilla buttercream filling, showing smooth tops and crisp feet.
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Gluten-Free French Macarons

Enjoy these French classics at home with this Gluten-Free French Macarons recipe. Macarons are typically made with almond flour, making them perfect for anyone who needs or prefers gluten-free desserts.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time16 minutes
Rest Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 16 minutes
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: french macarons, gluten-free french macarons
Servings: 20 macarons
Author: Sabine Venier

Equipment

  • 1 hand or stand mixer
  • 1-2 baking sheets

Ingredients

Macaron Shells

  • 4.59 oz. powdered sugar 130g
  • 4.59 oz. blanched almond flour 130g, finely ground*
  • 3.53 oz. egg whites 100g, room temperature (about 3 large eggs)
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • 3.17 oz. granulated sugar 90g
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 drops gel food coloring optional

Filling (Basic Buttercream)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream
US Customary - Metric

Notes

*Use blanched almond flour. Unblanched almond flour contains the almond skins, which can make macaron shells speckled, gritty, and prone to cracking. Blanched flour gives a smoother, more delicate result.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg