This delightfully light and chewy cookie was popularized in France in the 18th century. Its reputation amongst pastry connoisseurs is that it is sophisticated yet difficult and tricky to bake. However, with this effortless Angel Bake macaron mix , you can create this desirable treat in your own kitchen..... Parisian pastry class not required. Each package contains a one of a kind single step macaron baking mix as well as a tasty Swiss buttercream filling mix . All you need is a stand or handheld electric mixer. Just add water, mix, pipe and bake to make the macaron cookie shells(i.e. the top and bottom halves). Making the buttercream filling is just as simple. Watch the how-to video on this page to learn how simple the whole process is. No need to deal with messy egg whites, make meringue, blend and sift almond sugar mixture, or perform other tedious steps. Your macarons should be ready within 30 minutes. You can use powdered food coloring and flavoring extracts to create colorful macarons with a variety of flavors. Try the Angel Bake powdered food coloring kit, flavoring extracts, and macaron silicone tray liners for exceptional results. In addition to individual retail , this product is available in 6-pack , and bulk foodservice packaging, a great choice for caterers and bakers. Below are helpful hints and a few recipe ideas. Have fun baking like a pro with Angel Bake products. Baking Instructions Helpful Hints Preheat oven for 30 mins. Use a tray liner (silicon or parchment paper). Measure water by weight - use a digital kitchen scale. For 122-130 °F water, microwave required cold water for 30 seconds. Butter for filling must be unsalted, and at room temp ( i.e. soft). Cold butter will not work. Use dairy free unsalted butter to make dairy free macarons. Buttercream will become clumpy right after butter is added. Continue whipping until smooth. Electric Handheld Mixer Instructions Add cookie mix and water to a deep, clean bowl. Whip at the slowest speed setting for 3.5 minutes. Use a spatula to collect batter, folding 2-3 times. Pipe and Bake. Ensure all equipment is clean and free of oils. Baking Instructions Macaron Shells Empty cookie mix into mixer bowl & add food coloring. Add water at 122°F-130°F (see package for amount). Mix at low speed for 1 minute, then 3-5 minutes at medium speed. Pipe in 1-inch rounds. Recommend using a silicone tray liner. Tap tray to flatten Let rounds rest for 15 minutes, bake at 300°F for 15-16 minutes. Let cookies rest and cool down completely before handling. Macaron Buttercream Filling Add 2 ounces (1/4 cup) hot water ( 160°F ) to buttercream mix and whip on high speed until meringue is stiff and shiny (4-5 minutes). Whip in 1.25 sticks of room temp unsalted butter. Whip for one minute on high or until buttercream is silky and smooth. The mixture will be clumpy at first but will become smooth. Cold butter will not work. Food coloring and flavoring can be added at this stage. Whip for 30 seconds to incorporate. Use a pastry bag to place buttercream filling between the macaron cookies. Read more Starting Out Vanilla Macarons The mix in the package is for the traditional vanilla-flavored almond flour macaron cookie. They are delicious just like this and there is really no need to add flavoring or coloring. Macarons are perfect for special moments with friends and family. Flavoring & Coloring Macarons You can experiment with flavoring and coloring the buttercream filling. Many bakers choose to only flavor the filling and leave the macaron shells unflavored so the tasty filling can shine! For coloring either the macaron shells or the filling we recommend powdered food coloring. Get creative with your fillings! Some ideas for additions to buttercream are extracts such as rose, lavender, chocolate, almond, vanilla, or raspberry. Consider other flavorings such as matcha tea, coffee, Irish cream, Kahlua, Grand Marnier , caramel , mint, or pistachio. You might consider jam as a filling! For flavoring the macaron shells, you may add a small amount of ground nuts, coconut, coffee, and spices to the cookie batter towards the end of mixing. How about sprinkles or poppy seeds? Macarons can also be dipped in dark or white chocolate or drizzled with caramel and chocolate. The possibilities are endless. Resting, Maturation & Serving Did you know that macarons improve after a day or two of resting in a refrigerator or freezer? This is referred to as maturation. So plan ahead and refrigerate the filled cookies a day ahead and then serve at room temperature. It takes about 4-5 hours to defrost and return to room temp. Macarons can successfully be kept frozen for several months. Once filled and matured for a day, they will do well for a few days at room temp if they are kept covered. To get a distinct shiny-looking surface, freeze the filled macarons in a tightly covered container for a couple of days. Now you are in the know! Read more Simple variations Rose Macarons Use rose extract and red powdered food coloring. Powdered food coloring can be added to cookie mix at any time during the mixing proces. Just add a little at a time until the batter reaches your desired color. Add rose extract to the buttercream filling. Lavender Macarons Use lavender extract and violate powdered food coloring to make lavender macarons. You can grind some edible lavender flower and mix with buttercream. Lemon Macarons Use lemon extract and yellow powdered food coloring. Feel free to add lemon rind to the buttercream. Orange is exactly the same idea. Chocolate Macarons Use chocolate extract and brown food coloring. Experiment with adding a pinch of instant coffee to the shells and caramel, Irish cream, mint, or even lavender to the buttercream. Read more Occasions Weddings, birthdays, events Make your event stand out with an adorable macaron tower display. Use the Professional Angel Bake French Macaron Baking Mix - foodservice package to make mountains of macarons in a snap. Match colors to the party color theme. Halloween Use pumpkin spice flavoring and decorate with black food coloring. Woohoo, be careful what you bite into. Valentine's Day Nothing says love like a heartshaped French macaron. And it's twice as sweet when you make it yourself. Feel free to dip a few in melted tempered chocolate. That way, you've got all the bases covered. Decorative You've made that great cake and wondering how to decorate it? Well, a few macarons here and there will definitely set your creation apart. Read more Christmas Santa must surely be tired of the same old cookies you've been putting out year after year. Why not surprise him with something extra special that you made yourself? Who knows, maybe you'll receive something special this year in return. New Year's Add a touch of class to your next New Year's Eve party with macarons or simply give them as a gift to start the new year right. Prepare yourself for compliments. Saint Patrick's Day Use gold food coloring for a pot of golden macarons. 4th of July Shoutout to the French for their help during the American War of Independence. Merci beaucoup! Read more
