Was quite excited to make macarons with this kit as it’s my first time but what the hell are these 😭
Firstly the kit has a video tutorial which doesn’t work anymore (the website it sends you to doesn’t exist) and ontop of that the recipe is very vague.
Then the sugar wouldn’t mix with the egg whites no matter how hard I tried and when I put in the ‘macaron mix’ the consistency would not become ‘velvety’ and was really bitty.
Furthermore the amount of time it said to bake them for must be a lie because they were barely baked and taste like cake mixture.
AND WHY ARE THEY RED 😭
Anyway, I think I’ll be trying something different next time… like I knew they were hard but bloody hell
by bjornthehistorian
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Never made macarons but this is giving me flashbacks to mug cake recipes I used to try years ago and the picture was so perfect and elegant and my cakes always exploded in the microwave haha 😅 I hope your macarons taste good though!
that is not a macaron. that is two bottle caps.
I mean you can make them that look like that…
you just did not.
Do not despair try again please.
I’m a decent baker, but there’s some stuff that is not worth the hassle. In my opinion macarons are one of them.
My first attempt at macarons looked like that too! Teenaged me attempted to make Neapolitan flavored macarons and they came out that texture. Oh well. Maybe I’ll try again at some point…
For your first try these honestly aren’t that bad, macarons are notoriously hard to make lmao. The first couple times I tried they didn’t grow feet, they were underbaked, grainy AND the shells DETACHED from the insides 😭 do not be discouraged, try try try again! You will get it eventually with some tweaks here and there 😁
I feel this on a cellular level
Is it bad that the only thing I noticed about these pictures is that that I have the exact same bird tray
Highly recommend checking out Chelsweets on Instagram, she makes macarons regularly and is self-taught (I think she used to be an Accountant and baked for her coworkers as a hobby until she quit to be a full time content creator/baker) she is constantly posting her tips and tricks for macarons!!
At least the little bird tray is cute!
I’m not a super experienced baker but I’ve had success with Dorie Greenspan’s recipe. She has a slightly different way of incorporating the sugar into the egg whites and makes things a bit less tricky. It’s worth trying again!
[Dorie’s recipe](https://food52.com/recipes/31624-parisian-macarons)
Colored krabby patty
Nailed it!
jk, of course. This is 100% on that very bad kit. Whenever you decide to try again, your from-scratch macarons are going to be miles ahead of this mess. But thanks for the laugh!
Hmm if the website does not work I wonder if this is an old kit maybe? I do know if the sugar and egg aren’t the right consistency they won’t turn out.
r/macawrong might like this 🙂
edit: and it might make you feel better too!! macarons are HARD.
Hey OP, I’m a shit baker but [this recipe](https://bromabakery.com/foolproof-macaron-recipe-step-by-step/) is literally a godsend for simple macarons. Literally so easy, as long as you follow all the instructions. That includes using parchment paper instead of (oiled up) aluminum foil. Did that the first time and ended up with flat cookies like what you’ve got in your third pic, I think from too much oil. Tried a second time with parchment paper, literally came out perfect. Cheers!!
My first and only attempt was pretty flat but the flavor was solid.
I make meringue kiss cookies for my son at Christmas each year, though, they are a pain but he loves them so much that it truly is worth the effort.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Macarons are INSANELY difficult to master. I submitted some to a competition years ago and I’ve never been pushed to tears in a kitchen before but damn 😂
Obligatory Adam Ragusea video on embracing non perfect macarons:
https://youtu.be/tsCvAijBn4Y?si=7G-bcsPp6hlMYYgr
Were you supposed to split the coloring in half some for the cookies and for the filling?
That’s not an expectation, it’s a representation.
Well if they’re edible that’s all that matter! Go and try again youll get to be good at it!
I have that tray and love it. I use it for cakes, as a baseboard, pretty often
Look for macaron recipes that use Italian meringue. Less finicky.
Macarons are NOTORIOUSLY hard to make, I’m not surprised at all your first time didn’t turn out well honestly. Personally I refuse to waste my time and money trying to perfect them 😅
What do you mean the sugar wouldn’t mix with the egg? Were they components of the kit ? That sounds very odd.
It is SO normal for your first few (*cough* dozen…) attempts to be disappointing. I still have failures from time to time and I’ve been doing it for over 10 years. Keep trying, it is super satisfying when it does work! Little by little you’ll learn something from each failure and get better and better at it. And hey, at least they kind of resemble macarons—much more so than my first attempt!
Still dope. Don’t be down on yourself.
A couple of things – macarons are super hard to make and you have to be prepared for lots of duds (someone will eat them, right?)
There are great classes to take even some online – King Arthur Baking and Sur La Table come to mind.
A stupid neighbor notoriously attended a party where I did inform everyone that the macarons were from Costco, that I the baker had not baked them. She gave me a hard time saying they were the easiest cookie to make ever and was shocked I couldn’t make them. Thanks for the judgement, lady. You aren’t coming to another party. And oh, she thought I was talking about MACAROONS. Duh.
Keep trying. Or buy the Costco ones. LOL
Honestly, unless you care a lot about how they look or you’re giving them as a present, “ugly” macarons will almost always taste just as good as the pretty ones! I watched Adam Ragusea’s video about macarons (hilarious video btw) and it really helped me feel better about not making baked goods that look bakery perfect!
Another thing that helps is they make silicon mats with dozens of the same-sized circles on it. Makes it a bit easier for piping uniformity!
The macaron recipes by Sally’s baking Addiction and Sugar Geek Show have actually been pretty consistent for me if you’re willing to follow the instructions exactly including weighing and sifting everything, letting them dry, etc. I struggle with piping them nicely though. And it’s definitely a hassle. But they have worked for me multiple times besides my less than perfect piping skills