ARE MACARONS GLUTEN FREE RECIPES

Steps:

• Sift powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and almond flour into a medium mixing bowl. Discard larger pieces left in the sifter.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until they begin to foam.
• Slowly add the 5 Tablespoons granulated sugar to the eggs, beating on medium-high speed, until egg whites form stiff peaks. Approximately 2-3 minutes.
• Gently fold the sifted powdered sugar, cocoa, almond flour mixture into the egg mixture with a rubber spatula.
• Fill a pastry bag (or sturdy ziplock bag) with batter. Cut the tip off the bag.
• Line two cookies sheets with parchment paper. Pipe batter into 1-inch circles, spaced at least 1 inch apart. Tap baking sheets on the counter a few times, to bring air bubbles to the surface.
• Let macarons rest at room temperature for 1 hour, or until the tops are no longer glossy.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Once oven is preheated, reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160° C).
• Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes. Carefully transfer macarons to a cooling rack.
• To make frosting, in a medium mixing bowl, cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Alternate one cup of powdered sugar with one tablespoon dairy-free milk until all ingredients are combined. Beat in additional dairy-free milk if needed to obtain desired consistency. Add food coloring and mix until the color is consistent.
• Pipe or spread frosting onto one macaron and sandwich with another macaron.
• Store in an airtight container the refrigerator for up to 5 days.