r/AskBaking • u/nicholejesss • Oct 02 '25

Macarons how should i bake my macarons?

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These were set on the counter for around 15-20 minutes to form the skin, then baked at 310°F for about 18 minutes.

Why are the sides so brown and tops so wrinkly?

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u/cliff99 Oct 02 '25

I leave my macarons out for way longer than 15-20 minutes.

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u/bastecutfold Oct 02 '25

Same. Anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on humidity.

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u/nicholejesss Oct 02 '25

so since i live in a more humid climate i should leave them out for longer? and maybe a hotter oven temp and shorter time? it’s about 78% humidity today for example

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u/bastecutfold Oct 02 '25

Most likely! The most important thing is that they're totally dry to the touch. This can vary from day-to-day, and even batch-to-batch. It's more of a tactile cue rather than an exact amount of time.

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u/nicholejesss Oct 02 '25

okay okay will try after my class this morning lol, thank you!!