12 Best French Cookies

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From macarons to madeleines and meringues, there are a lot of tasty French Cookies. You can make your own French treats by following the steps in the recipes we’ve gathered below.

Luckily, we don’t have to travel to France to enjoy a sweet treat. Many French cookies and pastries can be found in cities all over the world.

Macarons

Not to be confused with macaroons which are made with sweetened coconut, macarons are made with ground almonds, are available in many flavors, and are often brightly colored. This recipe includes 16 different flavors so you can try a few!  

French Butter Cookies

These delicately flavored cookies are crisp and delicious. Enjoy them with a hot cup of coffee or tea! 

French Shortbread Cookies (Diamant Sablé Cookies)

These shortbread cookies are coated in crystal sugar, giving them a crisp and sweet texture. Enjoy them as a snack with a cup of hot coffee or tea! 

French Belgian Waffle Cookies (Gaulettes)

These miniature sized waffle cookies are rich, sweet, and versatile! Top them with chocolate or caramel sauce, or fill them with ice cream to enjoy as ice cream sandwiches! 

Lace Cookies

These delicate cookies are ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes! Serve them with hot tea for a delightful snack.  

Easy French Palmiers

Light and flaky, these cookies are made with puff pastry, butter, and sugar. Add a pinch of cinnamon for a touch of extra flavor! 

Eclair Cookies

If you love chocolate eclairs, this recipe is for you. You’ll only need 6 ingredients and they’re ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes! Serve them at your next casual get-together! 

Double Chocolate Meringues

These cookies have a gorgeous crackled exterior and are moist and tender on the inside. If you’re a fan of chocolate, you’ll love the rich flavor. 

Madeleines

Dainty and delicious, madeleines are flavored with vanilla and lemon. They’re made with ingredients you probably have on hand, and are elegant enough to serve to guests! 

French Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you love soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, give this recipe a try! It uses basic ingredients that you’ll likely have on hand, and only take about 30 minutes to make.

French Toast Cookies

With a flavor that’s similar to brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tarts, you’re sure to love these cookies! They take about 25 minutes to make, and would be wonderful served with hot coffee or tea. 

French Christmas Cookies

These sweet treats are typically served over the Christmas holidays but you can enjoy them any time of the year! They have wonderful flavor and texture, and only take about 30 minutes to make. 

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Macaron
By: Izzy
Not to be confused with macaroons which are made with sweetened coconut, macarons are made with ground almonds, are available in many flavors, and are often brightly colored. They’re the most popular French cookies and now you can make them at home!
Servings: 16 macaroons

Ingredients 

Vanilla Macarons

  • 2 egg whites
  • ¾ cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Vanilla Buttercream

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted and softened
  • 1- ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

Make the Macaron

  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. fix the whisk attachment to your stand mixer before proceeding.
  • In a stand mixer bowl, add the egg whites and mix at high speed. Add the vanilla extract, cream of tartar and salt. Wait for the mixture to become foamy, then slowly add the granulated sugar, and continue mixing for another 5 minutes.
  • In a different bowl, sift the almond flour and powdered sugar and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, add the egg white mixture. Add a third of the almond flour/powdered sugar mixture and use a rubber spatula to fold until you don’t see any more flour patches. Add another third of the almond flour/powdered sugar mixture and repeat the folding, and do it again with the final third of the almond flour/powdered sugar mix. The result should be similar in texture to brownie batter. Take care not to overmix.
  • Add the finished mixture to a piping bag with a round tip, and pipe out 1-inch mounds of the batter onto the previously prepared baking sheets, leaving a minimum of 2 inches of space between each mound.
  • Tap the sheet on the counter a few times to remove the air particles in the batter, and leave the macarons to dry for 40 to 50 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat an oven to 300°F, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes before removing them and letting them cool down to room temperature.

Make Vanilla Buttercream Filling

  • Add all the filling ingredients into a bowl and mix until light and creamy.
  • Assemble the macarons
  • Turn half of the macarons on their back sides.
  • Scoop the filling mixture into a piping bag and fill the back sides of half of the baked macarons.
  • Place the remaining half of the macarons on top of the filled ones to complete the macaron assembly.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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About Izzy

I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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  1. I love your recipes I made one of the Starbucks copycat recipes for my mom and she loved it!