Thursday, April 26, 2012

Baby Blue


In order to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a friends baby boy, I decided to bake her baby blue macaroons with fluffy butter cream frosting.  I believe that macaroons can make anyone happy, especially if they are served at an occasion like a baby or bridal shower. They are particulary lovely since they can be created in an array of hues - my favorite being pastels.  
A Few Things: To color the macaroons I used Wilton Sky Blue Icing Color. I found through experimentation that typcial food coloring does not work when it comes to dying these beautiful cookies, rather using a gel adds a much deeper concentration of color, plus there is a plethora of colors to choose from.  


*Photographs by Alison









13 comments:

  1. Love the display! What a great gift idea!! :)

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  2. This is such a gorgeous set up! & what a yummy thoughtful gift :) xo, Megs

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  3. this is so cuteee!!! you inspired me to make same macaroons for my nephews first birthday next week :D

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  4. Yummy! These look amazing. I made blackberry hibiscus ones last week, and I might have to try these this week!

    xx
    Donyel

    with love from Mademoiselle Meese

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  5. That blue is gorgeous! What flavour are they I wonder?
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    1. Hi Jessica!
      Thank you so much for commenting! These were just traditional almond macaroons, with vanilla butter cream. Stayed tuned, I have quite a few more tricks up my sleeve, they are spring-inspired macaroons!

      Thanks again and keep in touch:)

      Best,
      Alison

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  6. Those macaroons look absolutely delicious :) I love the packaging! I am sure you're friend will love them!

    xoxo,
    Danielle
    Pink Bows and Stilettos 

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  7. oh my god these looks so delicious!! i want some! xx

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  8. God!!!! These must be tasteful!!!
    I want them more than a new pair of Loubutins:)

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  9. These are so amazing looking! Wow, you must be a WONDERFUL baker!!! I am your blogs biggest fan ever!

    xx,
    Janie

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  10. what a lovely idea! and such a generous gesture!

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  11. I love the color, and the use of buttercream frosting! Perfect for a baby shower!

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