Praline Macarons

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a food processor, grind the almonds until coarsely chopped. Sift the ground almonds into a bowl.

   Tip: Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift the almonds for best results.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   In another bowl, sift together the confectioner's sugar, granulated sugar, and salt.

   Tip: Use a fine-mesh sieve to sift the sugar for best results.

5. 5

   Fold the egg whites into the sugar mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Add the ground almonds and fold until just combined.

7. 7

   Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.

   Tip: Pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in small, round circles.

8. 8

   Tap the baking sheet gently to remove any air bubbles.

9. 9

   Bake for 15 minutes, then allow the macarons to cool completely.

   Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the macarons.

10. 10

    To make the praline filling, melt the unsalted butter and praline paste in a saucepan over low heat.

11. 11

    Add the vanilla extract and stir until combined.

12. 12

    Allow the filling to cool and thicken before using.

    Tip: You can speed up the cooling process by placing the bowl in an ice bath.