old fashioned almond macaroons

Old-Fashioned Almond Macaroons Recipe

These delicious, old-fashioned almond macaroons are deceptively quick to make and have an amazing, delightful almond flavor that makes them the perfect holiday table snack. These old-fashioned almond macaroon recipes are so good that you may want to double down on the recipe.

Made with simple ingredients these old-fashioned almond macaroon cookies have a British connection and have become popular throughout the world. These British almond macaroon cookies are the perfect treat for Christmas or any special occasion. They are delicious and chewy with a top sugary crunchy surface, and with sweet bold almond flavor.

Traditional Macaroon cookies are made without baking powder or any milk. These cookies are topped with crunchy coarse sugar, they are wonderful treats that you can whip up in just 45 minutes, making them a breeze.

Let’s make these British old-fashioned almond macaroons!

Old-Fashioned Mararoons

Ingredients For Old-Fashioned Almond Macaroons

  • 1 2/3 cups blanched almond flour (165 grams)
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (10 grams)
  • 3 egg whites, (90 grams), room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (1 gram)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 6 ounces blanched almonds, toasted and ground to a fine powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons coarse sugar (35 grams), optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (2.5 grams)

How To Make Old-Fashioned Almond Maracroons?

  1. Preheat the oven to 330°F or (165°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the almond flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  3. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar into a clean dry bowl and beat on high until they begin to froth.
  4. With the mixer running, gradually and slowly add the sugar beating until egg whites turn glossy and form stiff peaks.
  5. Add the almond extract, then using a spatula, fold in the almond flour mixture until the mixture is smooth and without any egg white streaks.
  6. Drop dollops of cookie batter using a tablespoon onto baking trays separating each piece by about 1 1/2 inches. Sprinkle some coarse sugar onto the tops.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden along the tips.
  8. Remove macaroons from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes, then transfer them onto a cooling rack.
  9. Enjoy!
old fashioned almond macaroons

Old-Fashioned Almond Macaroons Recipe

These delicious, old-fashioned almond macaroons are deceptively quick to make and have an amazing, delightful almond flavor that makes them the perfect holiday table snack. These old-fashioned almond macaroon recipes are so good that you may want to double down on the recipe.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Christmas, Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine British, United Kingdom
Servings 24 pieces
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2/3 cups blanched almond flour 165 grams
  • 2 1/4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 10 grams
  • 3 egg whites (90 grams), room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 gram
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
  • 6 ounces blanched almonds toasted and ground to a fine powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons coarse sugar 35 grams, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2.5 grams

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 330°F or (165°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the almond flour and all-purpose flour in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  • Add the egg whites and cream of tartar into a clean dry bowl and beat on high until they begin to froth.
  • With the mixer running, gradually and slowly add the sugar beating until egg whites turn glossy and form stiff peaks.
  • Add the almond extract, then using a spatula, fold in the almond flour mixture until the mixture is smooth and without any egg white streaks.
  • Drop dollops of cookie batter using a tablespoon onto baking trays separating each piece by about 1 1/2 inches. Sprinkle some coarse sugar onto the tops.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden along the tips.
  • Remove macaroons from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes, then transfer them onto a cooling rack.
  • Enjoy!
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