How do I host a rainbow macaron party?

Throw a colorful and fun-filled party with rainbow macarons as the star dessert. Our guide will help you plan and execute a memorable macaron celebration!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I host a rainbow macaron party. Items include: Almond flour Confectioners' sugar Granulated sugar Egg whites Gel food coloring (in rainbow colors) Piping bags and tips Baking sheets Parchment paper Electric mixer Mixing bowls Spatula Oven Cool rack

Almond flour 2 cups
Confectioners' sugar 2 cups
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Egg whites 5 large
Gel food coloring (in rainbow colors) Multiple colors
Piping bags and tips As needed
Baking sheets As needed
Parchment paper As needed
Electric mixer 1
Mixing bowls As needed
Spatula 1
Oven 1
Cool rack 1

Take note
Caution: This guide may cause excessive drooling and irresistible cravings for macarons. Proceed with caution!

1

Gather your ingredients and supplies

To host a rainbow macaron party, you'll need: - 2 cups almond flour - 2 cups confectioners' sugar - 1 cup granulated sugar - 5 large egg whites - Gel food coloring (in rainbow colors) - Piping bags and tips - Baking sheets - Parchment paper - Electric mixer - Mixing bowls - Spatula - Oven - Cool rack Get your macaron-making arsenal ready before the party kicks off!

2

Prepare the macaron batter

Let's mix some magic! Follow these steps to prepare the macaron batter: - Sift the almond flour and confectioners' sugar together into a mixing bowl. - In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. - Gradually add the granulated sugar to the egg whites, while continuing to whisk, until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks. - Gently fold the sifted mixture into the egg white mixture until it's well combined. Remember, gentle folding is the key to a perfect macaron batter! Don't overmix or rush through this step.

3

Dye the batter and pipe the macarons

Let the colors shine! Here's what you need to do: - Divide the macaron batter into separate bowls, one for each color of the rainbow. - Add a few drops of gel food coloring to each bowl and mix until you achieve vibrant colors. - Fill the colored batter into piping bags fitted with a plain round tip. - Pipe small circles of batter onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space in between each one. Feel free to get creative with the piping patterns and have fun making mini edible rainbows!

4

Let the macarons rest and bake to perfection

Allow the macarons to rest for about 30 minutes until a thin skin forms on the surface. While they're getting ready for their oven adventure, preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). When the macarons are ready, it's time to bake them to perfection! Here's how: - Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the macarons for about 15-18 minutes, or until they have a smooth, shiny dome. - Once baked, remove the macarons from the oven and let them cool completely on a cooling rack. Warning: The irresistible aroma might make it challenging not to sneak a taste while they cool!