Recipe
Golden Saint Patrick's Day Pistachio Macarons
The Trouble with Macarons
Macarons can be tricky to make with problems ranging from too dry to too soggy to deflated and cracked tops. But when you get it right, macarons are so worth the trouble. When making macarons, it's important to be precise with measurements and temperatures because a slight variation can result in a complete baking failure. These golden Saint Patrick's Day pistachio macarons are delicate and require lots of attention, but this makes the delicious result so much more satisfying! Experiment and have fun with this new take on a traditional macaron recipe.
Golden Saint Patrick's Day Pistachio Macarons
- Prep Time: 2 days
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Total Time: 2 days 14 mins
- Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 large egg whites
- Green gel food dye
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dry pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
- Lucky Charms Cereal
- Yellow sugar sprinkles
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#SpoonTip: Make sure you don't cut the hole too large as this will make piping quite difficult.
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Place one tray at a time, center rack in the oven to bake for 14 minutes, or until the macarons no longer stick to the tray when being carefully removed.
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Macarons come in many different colors and flavors, so why try your hand at pistachio Lucky Charms macarons to let your creativity be known to the world. Your Saint Patrick's Day is missing these fun and festive golden Saint Patrick's Day pistachio macarons. Liven up the party, or greet friends with these sweet, green treats!