Sweet and delicate red velvet macarons are the perfect romantic treat. This is an easy homemade macaron recipe to enjoy for any occasion, and especially Valentine’s Day!
Y’all know I love Macarons. I even made Fruity Pebble Macarons — that shows true love. (PS I also have recipes for Lucky Charm Macarons and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Macarons in my new cookbook for all you cereal lovers out there!)
So when I walked into a Macaron store in International Mall here in Tampa, you can just imagine how big my smile was! Rows and rows of brightly colored macarons with all different kinds of interesting flavors! Then I saw the prices. $18 for 6 macarons?! You have got to be kidding me!
I ended up buying one just to try (and really, it was just ok) and came home and made my own instead. This recipe made over 20 macarons and cost me $2 to make. I already had Almond Meal in my pantry — so that saved on my total price…but even if I had to buy Almond Meal, it’s only $8 for a large bag! Sure they take some time, but I enjoy the process!
Head on over to Dixie Crystals for the FULL RECIPE I developed for them: Red Velvet Macarons
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I made these and were absolutely delicious. If I wanted to make plain ones do I just omit the cocoa or do I change it into powered sugar.
The bake time is based on a convection oven, correct?
Based on a standard oven. Not on convection setting.
I’m so sad, I’m dying to see this recipe but the URL won’t load 🙁
Hi Jayme! The link is working for me…if it’s still not working for you – let me know and I will email over the recipe!
Wow, totally stunning looking macarons. Really impressive
Your macarons looks SO perfect!
Hi,
I looked at the recipe, but in the filling it just says 1 1/2 cup….. Of what?????
Thanks 🙂
Eek! I just emailed Dixie Crystals to let them know. It should be 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar! 😉
Absolutely gorgeous photo of these bright colored macarons. Pinned!
Oh, who doesn’t love macarons?! They’re adorable and so delicious 🙂 I love these!
I love red velvet and macrons and your blog, so this post is a win-win all the way around. 🙂