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Mermaid Shell Macarons

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Mermaid Shell Macarons are whimsical, ocean-themed French cookies with a crisp shell and chewy interior, filled with a colorful, creamy filling. Perfect for parties or themed events.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Gel food coloring (blue, purple, pink)
  • Edible shimmer dust or luster dust (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until the batter flows like lava (macaronage).
  4. Divide batter and color each portion with different gel food colorings to create the mermaid effect.
  5. Pipe shell shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
  6. Tap the baking sheet to release air bubbles and let the macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake for 15-18 minutes until set.
  8. Let macarons cool completely before removing from parchment.
  9. For the filling, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
  10. Pipe filling onto half the shells and sandwich with another shell.
  11. Dust with edible shimmer for a magical effect.

Notes

  • Use a macaron template for even shell sizes.
  • Avoid over-mixing or under-mixing the batter.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Macarons taste best after maturing for 24 hours in the fridge.

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Keywords: mermaid macarons, shell macarons, French cookies, party treats, colorful desserts

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