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. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Prepare piping bag with tip #804. 2. Combine powdered sugar and almond flour in food processor. Process until well combined and almonds appear smooth. Place in bowl and ...

Making beautiful macarons isn’t hard, but it can be fussy and even counterintuitive. The almond meal (or flour) should be finely ground. If a bit coarse, process the almond flour and powdered sugar in ...

Here are two recipes — the first for a multicomponent dessert — that were submitted by the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts. Note that the ingredients are measured in grams, ounces or pounds. This ...

Angie McDermott crafts her baked goods with natural-born skill, learned technique and a whole lot of love. Family and friends know McDermott – who lives in Clarks Summit with her husband, Kevin, and ...

French macarons are no easy feat. Not to be confused with simple coconut macaroons, this colorful confection is what many refer to as a project bake. As in, they take time, effort, special ingredients ...

• Don’t overmix. “I like to err on the side of underwhipped as opposed to overwhipped. If you overmix, they’ll crack. They’ll come out too crunchy and flat and sometimes they’ll have a hollow space ...