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This post is so dated, but I’m going to park it here so you all can see my first attempt at making Parisian Macarons as a reminder not to give up .
Another attempt. Getting better, but with cracks.
Still getting better! Chocolate Macarons are easier than others.
Not terrible.
Some from a bakery. I think I can do this!
jess☆
What perfect timing for this post… I’ve been wanting to make some for a few weeks but am too scared!!! Thanks for the push 🙂
melissa
http://www.cecicelanyc.com/pastries-treats.html
This is it! If you have a chance you must visit this bakery!!!!
Gloria
I need to find a macaron to try in Minneapolis so I can decide if I want to make one. If anyone knows the wherabouts of these here, please let me know!
melissa
There is a French bakery here that has the most amazing cookies like this. We had them at a birthday party. It is somewhere in SoHo. I will find out for you!!
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat
I love macarons! I have always wanted to make these- I am inspired!
Sarah
I had my first Bouchon macaron this past weekend and it was delightful! I was a little intimidated to make these after seeing a recipe, but yours look so good, I just have to give it a try now. Thanks for the post and link, Anna!
Lisa Huff @ Snappy Gourmet
They look great Anna!
Katrina
Sue and Kim–they are kind of like a meringue cookie–with filling–and they are almost indescribable, but so good and perfect and all the different flavors are so fun to try. Look up in the areas you live Parisian bakeries. You might be surprised to find them.
That said–I need to get on the ball making them. I ordered some almond flour and it came over a week ago. I watched the video from Joanne Chang a few weeks ago–it seems—do-able. I’m going to try.
Yours look great, Anna!
Kelly
I’ve been wanting to make these as well since I am smitten with the cuteness and I love how they can be adapted to virtually any flavor combo.
vanillasugarblog
yes you are very brave.
i do not think mine would come out that good.
never made these–very afraid too lol
Jennifer
You are so brave! I’ve never had a “real” macaron. They don’t seem to be available in my area. However, I have attempted to make them. Mine came out not very good. I didn’t even bother filling them.
I wonder if there’s a bakery in Chicago or St. Louis that sells them? I’m going to St. Louis this weekend and Chicago in mid-July…
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets
Great job finally jumping in and trying these! You’re off to a good start. Since it looks like there were textural issues with your first try, I might recommend trying the basic recipe on Tartelette blog for learning. I find them a little sweet but the sugar really stabilizes the batter. Also, a coffee grinder sounds tiny for grinding the almonds. I (and Tartelette’s recipe) simply use the food processor to grind slivered almonds together with the powdered sugar. While I understand the desire to flavor the shells, please be VERY careful adding anything with liquid to the batter. The balance is very delicate, so even a little more moisture can skew the results. I would not add vanilla unless you have vanilla sugar. If you’re interested, I posted some more tips and helpful videos on my first macarons post http://www.6bittersweets.com/2011/04/lotta-chocolate-part-2-snickers.html (I’ve since made several more flavors that you’re welcome to check out).
Kim
Ms Humble at Not So Humble Pie also did a Macarons 101 series, as well as a TON of macaron posts. You can find here posts here: http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/search/label/Macarons
I have never seen a macaron in person, much less tasted them, but they look delicious.
Sue
Good job! These have been on my list to try, although I have to say the stumbling block for me is having never tasted one and therefore not really knowing how the final product is supposed to turn out.