How do I make colorful macarons with a twist?

Add a pop of color and fun to your macarons with our creative and twist on the classic recipe. Get ready for a vibrant and delicious treat!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make colorful macarons with a twist. Items include: almond flour powdered sugar superfine sugar egg whites cream of tartar food coloring filling of choice

almond flour 1⅔ cups
powdered sugar 2 cups
superfine sugar ½ cup
egg whites 3
cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon
food coloring a few drops
filling of choice as desired

Take note
Please be cautious while working with hot pans and boiling sugar syrup. It's important to follow the instructions carefully to ensure the best results.

1

Prepare the Macaron Batter

Gather all the ingredients for the macaron batter: almond flour, powdered sugar, superfine sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar, and food coloring of your choice. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together to remove any lumps. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add the superfine sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and shiny. Divide the batter into separate bowls for each color you want to use.

2

Add Color and Pipe

Now comes the fun part! Add a few drops of your chosen food coloring to each bowl of batter and mix until the color is evenly distributed. Place each color into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pipe small circles of batter onto the sheet, leaving space between each one. Tap the baking sheet on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.

3

Let Them Rest

Allow the piped macarons to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This will help the macarons develop their characteristic smooth, shiny top. While they are resting, preheat your oven to the specified temperature.

4

Bake and Cool

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the macarons for the specified time. Keep an eye on them and rotate the sheet halfway through baking. Once done, remove the macarons from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Do not try to remove them while they are still warm, as they may stick.

5

Fill and Assemble

Once the macarons are completely cooled, carefully remove them from the baking sheet. Match up macaron shells of similar sizes and pair them together. Fill a piping bag with your choice of filling, such as ganache or buttercream. Pipe a dollop of filling onto one macaron shell, then gently press another shell on top to create a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining macarons.