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Funfetti Macarons

April 26, 2015 by The Simple, Sweet Life 6 Comments

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Easy, delicious funfetti macarons- two ways!

Ermagherd guise, we has the interwebs again! Yay! Not that I can really complain. We had plenty to do with our recent move, and the time after all the unpacking and before we got the internet allowed me to catch up on some reading, crafting, and just general disconnecting. It was nice, but I missed your faces! Metaphorically speaking, of course, since I don’t see most of your faces… buuuuut nonetheless, here’s a big awkward internet hug just because I missed you guys! *Squeeeeeze* So in addition to some general unwinding, getting a break from my typical blogging schedule also gave me a chance to go through my idea list (yes, there is an idea list and it’s about 5 pages long… we’re super serious business here) and rediscover some things I’d jotted down and have meant to try ever since. At the top of that list: funfetti macarons. If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you’ve probably discovered I LOVE funfetti. Seriously, if happiness had a taste, it’d be funfetti covered in a million glorious sprinkles. And because I’m terrible at decision making, here’s funfetti macarons not one, but two ways (at least as far as the decorating is concerned)!

Funfetti Macarons
Makes about 20 macarons (40 shells + filling)

For the funfetti macarons:
4 egg whites
1 tbsp. egg white powder OR meringue powder
150 grams granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
165 grams almond flour
165 grams powdered sugar
Sprinkles and/or food coloring

For the whipped cream filling:
1/2 pint (1 cup) heavy whipping cream
1-2 tbsp. granulated sugar

In the bowl of a mixer, combine the egg whites and egg white powder, and whip using the whisk attachment until frothy. Add the granulated sugar and extracts, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form (about 8-10 minutes). Over a large bowl, sift your powdered sugar and almond flour. If you want extra smooth shells, pulse your dry ingredients together in a food processor using 3 second intervals (and scraping down the sides between each interval). You can use a blender in place of a food processor in a pinch, or skip this step all together (I promise they’ll still be every bit as tasty!). Gently fold your dry ingredients into your meringue mixture until the ingredients are completely combined. Be careful not to over-mix as this can cause your batter to be too runny.

Piping macaron shells

Piped funfetti macaron shells

Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and, using a template as a guide (you can find a printable one here), pipe all of your macaron shells. Firmly slam your baking sheets down to release any air bubbles and let your shells air dry on your counter for 30-60 minutes. If you’re making the shells with the sprinkles, be sure to add your sprinkles before you set the shells aside to dry.

Funfetti macaron shells

Painted funfetti macarons

Preheat your oven to 325*F (160*C) and bake your dried macaron shells for 10-12 minutes. You know they’re done when you can see the edges around the bottom start to brown. If you’re making the paint splatter funfetti shells, take a food-only brush and splatter your shells using your finger to pull back the bristles with some food coloring in various colors (gel food color works best). Word to the wise: this may leave you with one oddly colored finger that you’re going to have to explain to everyone at work the next day.

Assembling funfetti macarons

Once your shells have cooled, it’s time to add some filling! To make the filling, whisk together your heavy cream and granulated sugar until you have stiff peaks. Spoon your whipped cream into a piping bag (I used a large star tip) and pipe onto half of your cooled macaron shells. Top with the other half of the shells and serve immediately.

Easy funfetti macarons

Sources:
Macaron shell recipe adapted from Les Petits Macarons

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Comments

  1. Sue says

    April 26, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    These are “fun”!

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    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      April 28, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      So glad you think so! 🙂

      Reply
  2. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

    April 26, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    What pretty little cookies! Sprinkles always make everything better 🙂

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      April 28, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you! You can’t ever have too many sprinkles! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Linda @ 2 Cookin' Mamas says

    March 30, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    I’ve yet to try macarons – it’s one of those things on my list -sound familiar? 🙂 Yours are so pretty and love the sprinkle fun!

    Reply
    • The Simple, Sweet Life says

      April 4, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      It sounds VERY familiar! 😀 But you definitely have to give them a try! They really are a lot of fun (and the combinations are endless) once you nail down the technique. 😀

      Reply

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