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INGREDIENTS
120g icing sugar
80g almond flour/powder
2 egg whites
60g castor sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder sifted
METHOD
Sift icing sugar and almond flour
Whisk egg whites into firm peaks,then add castor sugar and coffee.continue whisking till meringue is very shiny..use a spatula and stir almond mixture with egg whites by gently lifting paste upwards..mixture will become brighter and little more liquid..do not overwork..use a icing bag with an open nozzle and press out flat rounds on a baking tray covered with baking paper..let macaroons stand for 1 hour at room temperature..bake in a preheated oven on 150 degrees for ±12 minutes
Allow to cool before assembling them together with icing of choice...
ICING:
8 tablespoon melted butter ,whisk in icing sugar and beat till creamy...add ½ teaspoon coffee mixed in a few drops hot water..spread between macs and sandwich 2 together...