Move over cupcakes, macarons are the new show in town. While France has been the proud purveyor of macarons for a few hundred years, we Americans are just now getting on the bandwagon and enjoying the countless colors and flavors of this melt in your mouth cookie. Making your own macarons is no easy feat, but their wow factor just may be enough for novice bakers like myself to give them a try. You’re bound to find a flavor you love in these recipes below.
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1. Lavender Honey Macarons
These smell as great as they taste. From the relaxing smell of lavender to the sweet honey buttercream, you’ve probably tasted a more unique macaron than this version. Oh, and did I mention they’re gorgeous too? These would be a perfect Mother’s Day or Easter cookie to bring to family gatherings.
You can grab this recipe over atBlog.KitchenAid.com!
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2. S’mores Macaron
Though a traditional s’more takes a fraction of the time it takes to make one of these macarons, you will be no less pleased with the familiar graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate flavors. In typical French fashion, the S’mores macaron looks much more put together and stylish, am I right?
LivForCake.comhas the wonderful recipe for this unique macaron, as well as tons of other baking tips for making the perfect cookie.
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3. Chocolate Mint Macarons
Are you a mint chip ice cream lover? Then this dessert will be your new fav. A nice minty cookie surrounds a ganache filling, all with a melt in your mouth feeling. Oh, and it’s pretty too.
Macarons are not easy, and that’s why you should visitAshleeMarie.comfor this recipe and tons of tips on making your own.
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4. Marbled Macarons
Even a macaron isn’t immune to the popular water marbling technique that’s rattling around craft circles today. While this definitely isn’t a typical or even traditional macaron, the effect is no less stunning. You can make whatever filling you want and top with plain white shells before dipping in whipped cream that’s been colored with gel food coloring. These are sure to keep the macaron lovers in your life on their toes!
SugarAndCloth.comhas this totally unique idea over on their site, so head on over!
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5. Dark Chocolate Truffle Macarons
Chocolate ganache surrounded by chocolate shells? Chocolate lovers will flock to this treat, whose fudgey filling is made better by a few days left in the fridge. Bittersweet chocolate never tasted so good.
Grab all the tips you need for this delightful recipe over at LetTheBakingBeginBlog.com.
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6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Macarons
A better match I’ve never met, than peanut butter and chocolate. As simple shell is held together by a chocolate, peanut buttery filling, and then dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with roasted peanuts. Oh, and how nice of a touch are the blue shells? Simply gorgeous.
If you love sweets, then you need to check outOhSprinkles.comfor this recipe and other sprinkle-worthy desserts!
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7.Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons
Nutella strikes again with this Chocolate Hazelnut dessert. As if there weren’t already dozens of way to enjoy it, using as a filling in a macaron really makes perfect sense. If you love Nutella, then you need this recipe.
ButterBaking.com makes these look easy, so head over to check out this recipe!
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8. Red Velvet Macarons
No dessert list is complete without something Red Velvet, and that’s why these beautiful cookies made the list. Red velvet treats are known for their subtle chocolate notes and fluffy cream cheese filling and these macarons have it all. The vibrant red color just can’t be ignored, and good luck not eating a dozen in one sitting!
Get this recipe for yourself over atSweetAndSavoryByShinee.com.
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9. Lemon Macarons
Nothing is more refreshing than a lemon macaron! As if this timeless cookie isn’t light and airy enough, the citrus flavor just takes it to a new level. Both the shells and filling are flavored with a smidge of lemon that’s perfect for spring and summer days.
Looking for more delicious desserts? Check out our homemade poptart recipes next!
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Karly Wood
I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!
