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So many things can go wrong when you make macarons it's easy to feel discouraged before you even begin. But they're actually not all that hard - they just take a lot of preparation, a lot of time, and ...

The first time I ate a macaron I was in New York. I stood in front of a gleaming case of perfect French pastries. There were little tarts with toasty meringue tops, puffed eclairs, and spectacular ...

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Making French patisserie, window-worthy macarons may seem like an intimidating task. For many, these sweet tiny treats are a baking bucket list item that are only tackled by the bravest of bakers.

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw 1-inch circles on the paper, ½-inch apart. 2. In a food processor, grind the almonds and powdered sugar to a fine powder. Sift the mixture through a ...