Mackroons are tiny cakes, typically made from ground nuts, sugar, and a variety of flavourings. They may also contain different types of chocolate or fruit, such as jam or glacé cherries. Sometimes, they are even topped with a chocolate coating or sweetened condensed milk.
French macarons
French macarons are a delicious treat that can be served any time of the year. You can fill them with different flavours, and they can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days. You can also tint them, or leave them plain. However, the basic recipe is for vanilla macarons, and you can experiment with other flavours to create a macaron that’s uniquely your own.
When you’re ready to bake macarons, start by preparing the ingredients. For best results, use egg whites for this recipe. This will ensure that your macarons will be light and fluffy. To ensure even baking, place a spare sheet pan in the oven 15 minutes before baking your macarons.
Coconut macaroons
Coconut macaroons are a simple treat with just six simple ingredients. They have a chewy center and a golden exterior. To make them, start by creaming half a cup of butter in a large mixing bowl. Next, add half a cup of brown sugar and mix well. Add three eggs and 14 ounces of condensed milk. Whisk or fork the mixture together until it is well blended and has a few lumps.
Then, use an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold in the coconut mixture. Once done, the macaroons can be stored at room temperature or frozen for up to three months. Thaw them slightly before serving.
Italian macaroons
Macaroons are small cakes that are traditionally made of ground nuts and sugar. However, these sweet treats can also be made with flavourings and food colourings. Flavorings can include glacé cherries, jam, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate coating. A classic macaroon is topped with chocolate, a glazed cherry, or jam.
The first step in making macaroons is making the almond paste. To do this, you will need a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Then, add the ground almonds to the sugar. Mix well, and then gradually add the egg whites. The paste should be firm and smooth. Once the dough is ready, pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Origins of coconut-based macaroons
Coconut-based macaroons can be traced back to medieval Italy. The macaroon is a sweet and delicious treat that is naturally gluten-free. The first macaroon recipe was probably created by Italian monasteries in the eighth and ninth centuries. The recipe was a variation of almond cookies, but it also included coconut. The addition of coconut made the cookies less fragile and easier to transport. Coconut macaroons quickly became popular, and were a favorite of Sephardic Jews during Passover.
Macaroons are quick to prepare and require few ingredients. Coconut macaroons are often made with almond powder, ground coconut, and egg white. They take less than 20 minutes to make.
Easy method of making mackroons
A simple method of making macarons is to use a piping bag with a medium round tip. An ateco #805 tip works perfectly for this purpose. Place a piece of parchment on top of your macaron template and hold the piping bag at a 90° angle to the surface. Pipe the batter onto the parchment in rounds, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Space them apart by about an inch.
Ensure that the batter is not over-mixed. Over-mixing the batter will make it clump and cause the shell to be miss-shaped, hollow, and ruffled. After mixing the batter, transfer the batter to a piping bag. Tie the pastry bag before pipelining, to avoid excess batter.