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Colorful Lucky Charms Macarons decorated with cereal pieces

Lucky Charms Macarons

A delightful twist on the classic French macaron, these Lucky Charms Macarons are filled with creamy buttercream frosting and feature the playful flavors and colors of the beloved breakfast cereal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells

  • 1 batch Perfect Macarons (structure)
  • 12 drops leaf green gel food coloring Used for coloring the macaron shells.

Buttercream Frosting

  • 452 grams unsalted butter, room temperature For fat and structure.
  • 480 grams powdered sugar, sifted For sweetness and texture.
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream For moisture.
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste For flavor.
  • 4 drops lemon yellow gel food coloring For added color.

Decoration

  • 50 Lucky Charms Marshmallows For texture and sweetness.
  • Gold Wilton glitter stars For decoration.

Instructions
 

Preparation of Macaron Shells

  • Prepare a batch of Perfect Macarons according to your favorite recipe. Ensure you have all shell ingredients measured.
  • Add 12 drops of leaf green gel food coloring to your macaron batter.
  • Pipe uniform circles onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Let the piped shells sit at room temperature until they form a slight skin.

Making Buttercream Frosting

  • Beat room temperature unsalted butter until creamy and light.
  • Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Add heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and 4 drops of lemon yellow gel food coloring.

Baking the Macaron Shells

  • Bake the macaron shells according to your macaron recipe's instructions.
  • Once cooled, generously pipe the buttercream frosting onto the flat side of one shell.
  • Top with another shell to create a sandwich.

Decoration and Resting

  • Sprinkle the tops with Gold Wilton glitter stars and place a Lucky Charms marshmallow on each macaron.
  • Allow macarons to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Notes

Tips for success: Age egg whites for better texture, sift ingredients, and ensure even piping for consistent sizes. Let macarons dry before baking to avoid cracks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgSugar: 20g
Keyword baking, Desserts, Lucky Charms Macarons, Macarons, Sweet Treats
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