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Cotton Candy Macarons: The Ultimate Guide to Sweet, Whimsical Perfection

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These cotton candy macarons are airy, colorful, and bursting with sweet nostalgia. Made with almond flour and filled with cotton candy-flavored buttercream, they’re the perfect treat for birthdays, baby showers, or whenever you’re craving something whimsical and elegant. With their crisp shell and chewy center, these pastel macarons look as magical as they taste.

Ingredients

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For the Macaron Shells:

  • 1 cup almond flour (finely sifted)

  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar

  • 3 large egg whites (room temp, aged)

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp cotton candy extract

  • 2–3 drops gel food coloring (pink, blue, or lavender)

For the Cotton Candy Buttercream Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp cotton candy extract

  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for smooth texture)

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice. Set aside.

  • Whip egg whites in a grease-free bowl until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

  • Add cotton candy extract and food coloring to the meringue.

  • Fold the dry ingredients gently into the meringue using a spatula (macaronage). Batter should flow like lava.

  • Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets using a round tip. Tap tray to remove air bubbles.

  • Rest macarons uncovered for 30–45 minutes until a skin forms and tops are dry to the touch.

  • Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes. Let cool completely.

  • Make filling: Cream butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cotton candy extract, salt, and cream. Beat until smooth.

  • Fill: Pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another.

 

  • Mature in fridge for 24 hours for best texture. Serve at room temp.

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Find it online: https://www.candyblend.com/cotton-candy-macarons/