Step 1

In a bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.

Step 2

Gradually add the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and powdered sugar together. Then, sift the flour and powdered sugar mixture into the egg white mixture.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract, and gel food coloring if you want the macarons to be colored.

Step 5

Gently fold all the ingredients together.

Step 6

Transfer the batter into a piping bag with a rounded tip.

Step 7

Pipe the macarons onto a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently tap the baking sheet on a flat surface a few times to release air bubbles.

Step 8

Let the macarons sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 280°F.

Step 10

Bake the macarons for 17-20 minutes.

Step 11

Allow the macarons to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer the macarons on to a cooling rack.

Step 12

Add a dollop of buttercream or any frosting of your choice to one of the macaron shells, then top it with another macaron shell to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining shells and frosting.

Step 13

For best results, allow the macarons to “bloom” for about 24 hours.

Step 14

Enjoy!