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Are Laduree Macarons Really That Good?

I’d never tried a macaron until a few years ago, just after I wrote the first draft of my novella, Sweet Dreams. As the cliché goes, it was love at first bite. I loved the sweet delicacies.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 4: Pink Lemonade Macarons & Lemon Curd Buttercream Filling ~ The Recipe

Dive into the delightful world of French macarons with this vibrant Pink Lemonade Macarons recipe! Get step-by-step instructions for crafting these zesty, pink-hued treats, filled with luscious lemon curd buttercream. Ideal for parties, dessert tables, or a fun baking adventure.

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Sweet Dreams and Macarons

Macarons and sweet dreams? Yes, the two go together quite well. Macarons are sweet and somewhat crispy little cookies that can be filled with butter cream or chocolate ganache or various types of jams. They’re usually made with almond flour and are gluten-free. Macarons are often quite colorful, as you know if you’ve seen them. My opinion is that they’re the best kind of dessert—small and delicate. Fancy but not outrageously so.

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