Yeah, I’m stuck on macarons. I’m not particularly sure why, other than I am stubborn and love a good challenge. For every dozen successful batch I make, I still experience a batch where the cookies either explode or implode. And admittedly, for every failed batch, my eloquence will belt out a string of profanity in a fit of frustration. Classy—I know.
But let’s stay on point and ignore my poor coping skills.
The failures—that’s what keeps me coming back to these fickle things. How can something so seemingly easy like a recipe that at its base consists of 4 ingredients: egg whites & granulated sugar for the wet mixture and almond flour & confectioner sugar for the dry mixture, lead to so much discussion about how the ingredients should be prepped and handled? And as if that wasn’t enough, there’s also the need to master the folding of the wet and dry mixture. Uh yeah—how is it that with just a few turns of the wrist, or the absences of a few, a bowl-of-potential goodness results in sugary rounds of mockery?
Because there are nuances here, and like it or not, they matter. And these nuances are mastered with experience.
All that said, these cookies don’t deserve the fuss they’ve been given. Don’t believe the hype and you won’t sweat it—an imperfect batch of macarons is still a good tasting batch of macarons and one batch closer to being the right batch of macarons.
Now let’s do this. Hit the jump here for this macaron recipe from Better Homes and Garden. The funfetti finish is optional. You know me—I can’t leave well enough alone, I had to put my heavy-handed embellishing signature on it.
As always, if I can please ask you guys–if you are going to pin any of the images please do so from Delish Dish and not here, since the recipes reside over there. Thanks!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
They are just so beautiful, Naomi! I have never even tried to make macarons b/c of how many horror stories I hear. So figure I’ll save my energy for things I am more certain will work out….ha! I love the colors you used!
It was great seeing you on Friday, too!!
Ali@ Solano's Kitchen says
Wow Naomi those look beautiful! Love the funfetti finish 🙂
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
These are so cute! I made a bunch of macrons too with a funfetti theme to get with a obeme rain bow cake. I swear my relationship with making macarons is so volatile. One month we are best friends, next month they want to kill me…
Stunning pictures, by the way.
Anne Marie says
How FUN! I too have a love hate relationship with macarons, the cupcake craze was so much more forgiving… AM x
Rachel says
Where is the jump? Am I dumb?
Jamie says
Agreed. I don’t see anything either…
Tieghan says
So beautiful! So Fun!
You did an amazing job! These look stunning and I bet they taste even better!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
These are just gorgeous, Naomi! They look so festive and fun — I think I might make them for my birthday (never made macarons before… meep!)
julia [lifeonchurchill] says
Beautiful! I don’t see the jump link. But then again I just woke up… 🙂
Naomi says
Hi Julia – Thank you! Here’s the link:
http://www.bhg.com/blogs/delish-dish/2013/04/29/lemon-macarons-with-blackberry-mascarpone-filling/
Naomi says
Hi Jamie – Here you go:
http://www.bhg.com/blogs/delish-dish/2013/04/29/lemon-macarons-with-blackberry-mascarpone-filling/
Naomi says
Hi Rachel – No, I forgot to add the jump. Here you go:
http://www.bhg.com/blogs/delish-dish/2013/04/29/lemon-macarons-with-blackberry-mascarpone-filling/
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I recently made macarons for the first time and actually made a funfetti version!! Yours look far better than mine though haha. http://www.thespiffycookie.com/2013/04/22/funfetti-macarons-sucre-macaron-giveaway/
Jen @ Savory Simple says
These are perfect! If you’re going to get stuck on something macarons are certainly a worthy topic.
Gina says
Oh goodness- I have wanted to make some for what seems like forever. I really need to just do it. I may be right there with you though as I struggle through batches that flop. 🙂
Lora says
All MACquestions I have asked myself. I love the embellishment on these.
Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion says
Now I have to try and make these.. love a good challange!!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These are so pretty!! Love those sprinkles!!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
You had me at “funfetti”! These look incredible!
Mary @ The Kitchen Paper says
So pretty! I’ve made macarons once, but you’re making me want to do it again!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Oh man, someday I will tackle macarons. I love baking challenges but this one scares me the most! Yours look perfect, Naomi! Love the funfetti!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
These are adorable!!! love the sprinkle shining on top!!!!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
How pretty these are!!! I’m sure they taste amazing!!!
sara says
So cute! These are super adorable. 🙂
steph@stephsbitebybite says
These are the cutest, funnest, most adorable macarons I’ve ever seen! I want to shove them all in my face 🙂
ThisBakerGirlBlogs says
I’ve never eaten a macaron before but I’m seeing them everywhere on the web and yours look awesome! Will definitely have to run out and try some and then give making these a go 🙂
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says
Gorgeous!! I have tried twice now to make macarons. Both time the get feet, nice crunchy outside. But they are totally hollow. Like bad. I read on many places that oven temp is too high if they are hollow. So I keep lowering the temp and still hollow. I won’t give up though!!
molly yeh says
omg i just had a happiness explosion. i’m pinning this immediately. and then going to start planning a tea party surrounding these.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Love the funfetti finish and the blackberry mascarpone filling!
Abby says
these are beautiful, Naomi! love the imaginative flavor combination and sweet funfetti twist!
Caroline @ Pass the Cocoa says
These look delicious! I love how you like to decorate the top of your macarons with chocolate or frosting or sprinkles (:
Maura - Yellow lemon tree blog says
Wauw! Love the pictures, looks delicious.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Super cute and amazing job. They look like mini poptarts with the sugar and icing.
robyn @ the freckled pie says
these are no doubt the happiest macaroons i’ve ever seen. what a delightful way to put a bit more whimsy into these french babies!
Alyssa says
I can commiserate! I made four batches of macaroons for a party and out of all of those only one tray (not even an entire batch, but just one tray!) came out looking right with the pretty feet and level tops. All of my other ones were either slanted(!), or had feet that were too small or large. Thankfully even though they might not look right, most people won’t notice and they still taste the same! Yours look great!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
These are gorgeous! I adore blackberries, I bet this filling is amazing!
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
These are gorgeous! And I think that Blackberry-Mascarpone filling sounds divine! 🙂
Judit + Corina @WineDineDaily says
These are absolutely gorgeous Naomi! In all the tiny details… just perfect.
Sweetsugarbelle says
These have my name all over them!