144 in total
Macarons! I made two batches of French Macarons, a total of 144. I completed them just a few days ago which took several days to accomplish and now there are about 2 dozen left. The kids, the neighbors, myself, JF and my in-laws all had a hand in the macaron jar : ) I guess that’s a good thing because they thought they were deee-licious.
Since I’m on a roll posting food pics, I’ll post the final steps to macaron making for a sweet Friday blog post! Since these darn things were pretty difficult to make and very time consuming, it was hard to photograph every step. (I only took pics with my phone except for the last steps)
Thanks to my nephew for giving me some amazing tips because for a first timer, I think I nailed it : ) The proof is in the cookie jar!
Next week’s macaron attempt will be Framboise!
After piping the cookie base, you have to let it sit for at least 30-45 minutes (depending on the room temp) to form a ‘shell’

cool on the cookie sheet

pay close attention to your oven temperature! Some of my macaron cookies were browning faster than the others because my oven was probably heating un-evenly. Just keep an eye out!

Once cooled, fill centre of cookies with ganache (prepared at least 2 days before)

make a sandwich

refrigerate for 24 hours! This was the painful part…waiting to have a bite!

Here’s the chocolate version. Same basic steps except you have to add melted dark chocolate in the cookie recipe, then fill with ganache (prepared at least 2 days in advance) Once cookies are made, refrigerate for 24 hours, wait and enjoy!!


Happy Friday!!!!!!!





























Kell 12:45 am on May 18, 2012 Permalink
Yummm they look great! Are the yellow ones lemon flavour?
mydearbakes 6:03 am on May 18, 2012 Permalink
Wow, this is looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! =)
rachel jane 8:30 am on May 18, 2012 Permalink
Macaroons are so delightful aren’t they! I am a little scared to make them, they seem so complicated and delicate!
blissfulcreationsblog 10:41 pm on May 18, 2012 Permalink
It was my first time so I followed EVERYTHING the book showed! I was nervous so I took my time. It actually took a few days to complete from making the filling, the cookies and making the sandwiches. Well worth it : ). I’ll be making raspberry next week!
blissfulcreationsblog 10:43 pm on May 18, 2012 Permalink
Thanks for checking the blog : ) it sure tastes yummy! I was nervous that it wouldn’t turn out right but I glad it did!!! Come back to see my raspberry version. I’ll make it next week!
blissfulcreationsblog 10:44 pm on May 18, 2012 Permalink
Thanks : ) yes the yellow ones are lemon and you can actually have a good taste of the lemon filling! Very refreshing and light.