INGREDIENTS
Servings: 16-18 macarons
For the cookie:3 large egg whites (100g), room temperature
1/4 cup
granulated sugar (50g)
1 3/4 cups
powdered sugar (200g)
1 cup
superfine almond flour (110g) (if unable to find "superfine" it is recommended that you pulse the almond flour in a food processor first)
2 tbsp
instant espresso powder
For the buttercream filling:½ cup butter, room temperature
2 cups
powdered sugar, sifted
2 tsp
vanilla extract
Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)