Let there be FEET!

I don't know if you've ever attempted to make French macarons,

but my middle needed cookies for a school project and

(after talking him out of the fresh crepes he REALLLY wanted)

he decided on macaroons.

Macaroons are the American version and 

a completely different cookie than the French classic.

So, some experimentation was in order.

This is our second attempt...

the base bubbles are called 'feet'

and apparently, they're not a real macaron without them.

But I wouldn't have known that without scouring the internet

since I've yet to travel to France.

 The first batch is chocolate with chocolate fudge filling...again, not my idea. 

They're decadent and soft (and footless).

 But the kids at school won't judge too harshly.

{I hope}.

It turns out feet aren't just decorative...the meringue 

has a completely different texture with them...

a difference you can taste, for sure.

So, let there be 'feet'! 

For the second batch, we're playing with berry concoctions

and coloring...

blueberry, raspberry & strawberry (my fave so far).

The filling is thinner than I'd like, so more 

experimentation is needed...

But I haven't heard any of the taste testers complaining.

All my best,

Heather

PS You might have noticed the cookie has a blueish appearance----that's no accident. 

CONGRATULATIONS 

to our good friends Shelly & Ruben, 

currently awaiting the arrival 

of their little BOY!!!