If you're crazy about macarons and have dreams of running away to become a French pastry chef — we feel you. The Parisian delicacy is just so damn lovely, light, and unbelievably Instagrammable. Plus, it makes us feel like Marie Antoinette herself.
But, if you don't happen to be French royalty and are looking to save a few bucks while feeding your macaron habit, making your own from scratch is an affordable and fairly easy solution (once you get the hang of it). All you’ll need is eggs, sugar, ground almonds, food coloring, and voilà — the homemade macarons of your dreams.
We asked Pinterest to pull together the top macaron recipes for your baking pleasure. Check them out below and get ready to semi-effortlessly whip up and customize a batch of your own.
These beauties are flavored with freshly grated lemon zest.
Passionfruit puree is folded into this buttercream filling for a subtle fruit flavor.
Girl Scout cookies meet macarons — what could be better?
Forget the birthday cake and pile up a stack of these cake batter macarons instead.
Simplicity is key with real vanilla-bean-flavored macarons.
Matcha filling sandwiched between raspberry cookies? Yes, please.
What are Oreos really, if not less-fancy macarons?
8. Toasted Marshmallow Macarons
Real mini marshmallows are used in the making of these cookies.
The Parisian take on our American campfire classic.
Lavender and honey are a deliciously dreamy combo.
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