Almond Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches

These Almond Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches are a delightful treat, combining the delicate flavors of almond macarons with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup softened vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

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

In a food processor, combine almond flour and powdered sugar

Pulse until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks

Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whisk

Gently fold the almond and powdered sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites until you get a smooth batter

Be careful not to overmix

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

Pipe small circles about 2 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 inch apart

Tap the baking sheet on the counter to remove any air bubbles from the macaron shells

Let the macaron shells rest for about 20-30 minutes to form a skin

They should be dry to the touch

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the macaron shells are set and have a slight lift

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet

Once the macaron shells are cool, spread softened vanilla ice cream onto the bottom of one shell and sandwich it with another shell

Place the ice cream sandwiches in the freezer for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving

Serve your almond macaron ice cream sandwiches and enjoy