Ingredients
Method
Shell Directions:
- Stir almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip.
- Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. (You should be able to hold the bowl upside down without the meringue falling out.)
- Use a spatula to gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles (about 1-1.5 inches in diameter) onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Leave the piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or until a slight crust forms on the surface.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F
- Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until they have developed feet and the shells are firm but not browned. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even baking.
- Allow the macarons to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling Directions:
- Whip together the softened butter, powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Pair up the cooled macaron shells by size and shape.
- Pipe or spoon a small amount of filling onto one shell and gently press the other shell on top to create a sandwich.
Decorate:
- Melt your white chocolate and drizzle over the macarons.
- Add two candy eyeballs on top, using the chocolate as 'glue'.
Notes
Serve them immediately or refrigerate them for a day or two to allow the flavors to meld together.
