Betty Crocker French Macarons

A French Macaron is more than just a cookie. It is a small, but sophisticated, delicate sweet treat, that brings together the contrasting textures of a light crisp shell and a soft and gooey filling. It dances on your palette from the first bite, which starts with the initial crunch, followed by a blissful melt-in-your-mouth experience, thanks to the luscious filling.

Today, we typically associate macarons with France, but as it turns out, we actually have the Italians to thank for the original cookies. In medieval times, there was a crunchy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside cookie made from almonds, egg whites, and sugar produced in Italian monasteries. It's thought that the confections were brought over to France in the 1500s and that the French macaron was likely derived from the Italian maccherone.

The addictive crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture comes from the combination of meringue and almond flour. Achieving that classic texture depends on how well the egg whites are whipped into a meringue. The egg whites have to be beaten just right; too much or too little and the cookies will end up flat. The almond flour and sugar must be incorporated correctly, or the cookie batter will be hard to pipe out.

While these techniques can be challenging, a good macaron recipe, like this one, will walk even a beginning baker through all the steps. Below you’ll find additional information and expert tips to help you achieve the best results possible.

While mastering French macarons can pose a challenge, the feeling of accomplishment when you achieve those perfect, airy shells and conquer a complex recipe will fill you with pride. We are here to help you embrace and enjoy this new learning opportunity!

These sweet treats are ideal for a baby or bridal shower, high tea, or birthday celebration. The elegance and touch of sophistication that comes with these two-bite cookies make them perfect for any special occasion and just right for times when you wish to impress friends and family.