1. Prepare Baking Sheets:

• Apply silicone mats or parchment paper on two baking sheets.

2. Prepare the Macaron Batter:

• Sift almond flour, icing sugar, and ground cardamom into a large bowl. Set aside.
• In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy.
• Add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add caster sugar, beating until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
• Add TFS Vanilla flavor drops to the meringue and gently fold to incorporate.

3. Macaronage:

• Carefully fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in three parts until the batter flows off the spatula like a ribbon. Be gentle to avoid deflating the meringue.

4. Pipe Macaron Shells:

• Pour the batter into a bag fitted with a round tip for piping.
• Make sure there is room between each round of piped dough on the baking sheets before proceeding.
• To let out trapped air, tap the baking sheets against the counter.
• Wait 30 to 60 minutes for a skin to form on the piped shells at room temperature. They ought to be touchably dry.

5. Preheat and Bake:

• Preheat the oven to 140°C (fan-assisted) or 160°C (conventional).
• Bake the macarons for 12-15 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through baking.
• Let the macarons cool completely on the baking sheets before peeling them off.

6. Prepare the Filling:

• Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
• Gradually add sifted icing sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy.
• Add TFS Vanilla flavor drops to the filling and adjust to taste.

7. Assemble the Macarons:

• Pair up macaron shells of similar size.
• Pipe or spoon a small amount of vanilla and cardamom filling onto the flat side of one shell.
• Sandwich with another shell, pressing gently to spread the filling to the edges.
• Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cardamom powder on the filling before sandwiching.

8. Storage:

• Store assembled macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to let the flavors meld.
• To get the greatest texture and flavor, bring to room temperature before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Vanilla and Cardamom French Macarons with the enhanced flavor of TFS Vanilla drops!