Baking perfect French macarons requires the right implements as well as the right tour de main. No need for very complicated implements though, good old basic baking utensils work perfectly well. But it's mostly a question of know-how.
The secret to macarons is in how you mix the batter.
Macaron Recipe
All about making French macarons
Beginner's Guide to French Macarons - Sally's Baking Addiction
Theis steel bowl is called “cul de poule” (chicken's bottom) in French. It's the perfect shape to mix macaron batter perfectly.
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls,
Perfect for inspiration
Macarons: 50 Exquisite Recipes
A good chopper is crucial to chop the almond/sugar mixture to fine powder. The finer the better!
The Ninja® Express Chop®, Black, NJ100WM - Walmart.com
Making macarons the same size is important to assemble them correctly. This type of baking sheet with rings helps a lot.
Macaron Silicone Baking Mat
This is the best sort of spatula to mix macaron batter. We call that action “macaronner” in French.
Farberware Professional 10 & 10.5 in Silicone Solid Kitchen Spatula Set Red
Recipes for beginners
French Macarons for Beginners : Foolproof Recipes with 30 Shells and 30 Fillings (Paperback)
My favorite kind of electric whip to get those egg whites to the perfect fluffiness
FOHERE 6 Speed Hand Mixer
I prefer to make my own food coloring (no artificial ones for me) but these are an ok alternative.
Watkins Inc. Assorted Food Coloring 4 - 1 fl oz Bottle(S)
How to avoid artificial coloring agents.
How to Make Natural Food Coloring From Ingredients in Your Kitchen
Sugar for macarons needs to be superfine but it's possible to use normal sugar and chop it to fine powder in your chopper.
Judee's Superfine Caster Sugar - 5
Again, almond flour needs to be superfine. It's best to re-chop your almond/sugar mixture anyway.
Bob's Red Mill, Super-Fine Natural Almond Flour, 16 oz
I prefer to use real lemons for flavouring but this is an acceptable alternative.
Dolce Flav - Oil Soluble Lemon Flavoring 2 oz
Vanilla extract for vanilla flavored macarons.
McCormick Gluten Free Pure Vanilla Extract, 1 fl oz Box
Cute boxes to gift your perfect macarons in
PKGSMART 30 Pcs Macaron Boxes for 4 or 5, Pink Gift Boxes with Clear Window, 4.8x1.9x1.9 inches
A slightly baroque cake stand with a little festoon, totally in the style of French château tea time. Perfect to present your macarons !
Lenox French Perle White Pedestal Cake Plate
Macarons stickers to customize your gift boxes. Hand drawn by me :)
Personalized Pastel multicolor Macarons Thank You Classic Round Sticker
Perfect to personalize your gift boxes. The macaron illustration is mine.
Custom Pastel Aqua Blue Macaron Thank You Classic Round Sticker
And another even more stylish serving tray for your macarons.
Tachiuwa 5 Tiered Macaron Plates Serving Stand Tray for Events
Perfect for pro display
Bouanq 6 Tiers Round Macaron Tower Stand
For fun.. .a novel about a magic baker :)
Magic and Macaroons novel - Paperback
Aren't these floral ceramic stands just perfect for macarons?
MacKenzie-Childs Wildflowers Small Pedestal Platter $
