Vegan Lemon Macarons

These vegan macarons are a lovely treat for any event. They are light and taste great with lemon.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup aquafaba liquid from a can of chickpeas
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp lemon extract
• Yellow food coloring optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 300F 150C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar

In another bowl, whip the aquafaba with an electric mixer until soft peaks form

Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form

Fold in the almond flour mixture, lemon extract, and food coloring until the batter is smooth and shiny

Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip

Pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheet

Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the macarons are set and firm

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before filling