French Macaron Recipe Ingredients. This recipe uses metric cups where 1 cup=250mL (8.45 fluid ounces). The US cup measurements are also provided To help those using US cups where 1 cup=236mL (7.98 fluid ounces). As Macarons require a great balance in ingredients it is important to stick to the cup measurements used in your area. 1 1/2 cups or 230g (8.11 ounces) pure icing sugar [US cups: 1 1/2 cups plus 4 tsp] .
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