Prepare baking trays and mats. This recipe makes 2 trays. About 26-28 macarons.
Place the Wilton 12 piping tip in a pastry bag.
In the mixing bowl of the Thermomix, weigh almond flour and powdered sugar. Cover the mixing bowl with a lid and a measuring cup. Blitz 10 seconds/speed 10. Transfer the flour mixture into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Clean the mixing bowl thoroughly. You can also use a paper towel with some vinegar to wipe the bowl and lid.
In the Thermomix bowl, add egg whites and Butterfly attachment. Whisk 2 min/37C/Speed 3.5 no measuring cup.
Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the Thermomix bowl with a spatula.
Whisk again 2 min/37C/Speed 3.5 no measuring cup. While whisking, slowly add the granulated sugar mixture through the lid.
Add food coloring.
Whisk again 2 min/Speed 3
Remove the butterfly attachment from the Thermomix mixing bowl.
Add half of the meringue into the almond mix and mix with a spatula.
Add the second half of the meringue and start folding the batter. Scrape the bottom of the bowl and make sure everything is incorporated. Batter is ready when you can make a figure 8 with a spatula, or it flows “like lava”.
Transfer batter into a piping bag with a Wilton 12 piping tip and pipe macarons on the prepared Silpat mat. Use the template if needed.
Once you are done piping, take a baking tray and tap it hard on the counter once or twice. Use a toothpick to pop air bubbles.
Add toppings to the shells.
Let the macarons air dry for 15-30 minutes or until they are dry when you touch them with your finger.
Bake macarons in the oven at 275°F (134°C) -300°F (150 °C) for 14_17 minutes. Oven temperature and baking time may vary, depending on your oven. Macarons are ready when you touch them with your finger and they are not moving on the baking mat.
When you check macarons, if they are baked, remove the macarons from the oven and let them cool completely. After that, pair them with a similar size and fill with your favorite filling.
Notes
Make sure you are using almond flour and not almond meal.The batter is ready when you can make a figure 8 with a spatula, or it flows “like lava”.