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Mastering the Macaron: Everything You Need for the Perfect French Cookie
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By
Elle Blair
Always wanted to bake macarons like a pro? Check out this comprehensive list of everything you need to do so successfully.
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Gadgets
A stand mixer is an absolute must- you do not want to be using a hand mixer for this lengthy merengue process
KitchenAid 5qt 10-Speed Stand Mixer with Copper Bowl Fresh Linen - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia: Metal, 325W, 22.8 lbs
A necessary gadget to have when making macarons in the italian method with sugar syrup, or for any other cooking and baking
ThermoPro TP509 Candy Thermometer with Pot Clip
Super useful for popping air bubbles in shells an decorating
Sugar Stir Needle Scriber 5.2in 8pcs
Use this attachment to make your merengue with the kitchenaid mixer
KITCHPOWER K45WW Wire Whip for KitchenAid Mixer
Best for making a buttercream filling with the kitchenaid mixer
KitchenAid KFE5T Tilt-Head Flex Edge Beater
Materials
Superior to Parchment for that soft marshmallow center, and has a size guide for piping
Macaron Silicone Baking Mats Set of 2 - 16.5x24
Do yourself a favor and invest in these disposable piping bags- they won't break, are multi purpose in the kitchen, and make for easy cleanup
Ateco 18-Inch Disposable Decorating Bags, 100
The BEST pans, hands down. These will last you forever and wont warp in high heat
Nordic Ware Naturals XL 21x15 Baking Set
Very useful for deocrating with faces, making outlines for royal icing
Treedoa Edible Markers 12Pcs Double Side Food Pens
perfect for decorating macarons with royal icing
Riccle 12 Inch Disposable Piping Bags - 100pcs
Ingredients
Gel food coloring is the ONLY type of food coloring you should be using to color your macaron shells.
AmeriColor Food Coloring Student Kit 3x12
Invest in a big bag of almond flour so that you can practice macarons as many times as needed
Anthony's Blanched Almond Flour 2 lb Gluten Free
Must have on hand for decorating for christmas macarons
Sweets Indeed Christmas Sprinkles Mix 10.9oz
Used in macaron shell recipe
365 Organic Powdered Sugar, 24oz (2 Pack)
Used in Merengue recipe
Domino, Granulated White Sugar, 4 lb
