Salted Caramel Macarons
I can’t think of another dessert that’s quite as adorable as a macaron. There’s just something about the little cookies sandwiched together that creates a bit of magic with each bite. They’re perfect for an afternoon snack (as seen here) and though I’ve made similar cookies (here), I had never attempted to bake up a batch on my own. I’ll preface by saying they weren’t easy and in fact, I think temperamental would be a more accurate description. Regardless, one and a half of my three batches of my fleur de sel caramel macarons (recipe here) turned out flawlessly and I’ll be trying out new variations very soon.
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It looks divine! Yummy… I has my own little experiment in the kitchen this weekend… http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-very-first-homemade-cheesecake.html
and well, let’s just say I’m discouraged from baking for a while now!
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Scrumptious! Love me some macaroons and these look so decadent.
Janice (Couture and Crayons)
I always wanted to make them but I was affraid that its way to complicated….But this inspired me to have a go ! Thanks, I will try your recipe over the weekend:)
Fingers crossed!
Kisses
I must admit that I’m totally impressed! Macarons are a sweet that I have been tempted to try out on MANY occasions but have always chicken-ed out at the last minute — literally! But these do look yummy!
Now I feel like going to Paris and visiting Laduree
^^Sorry I meant macaron. I must have macaroons on the brain. =)
Congrats on mastering these! I’d love to try making them one day, but I’m still a bit scared…
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They look amazing!
wow i’m impressed! must be so difficult! they look great (i’m sure those home made beauties taste as good as Ladurée’s!)
Oh wow! You are so talented!
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delightful! I cant believe it- this weekend i bought a book on how to make my own macaroons! Will definately be trying out this recipe too! Thankyou!kisses katie.xx
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i have never dared to try and make macaroons yet. maybe this will be the day!
thanks for the idea!
They look delicious! I wish i could grab one through my computer screen LOL!
oh! sooooo yammi!
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They look so oozey and delicious! You seriously make some gorgeous looking food!
Woowww!! Looks delicious!!!!
I have to try!! But it looks dificult…
xoxo
those are gorgeous and look delish! I know how tempermental baking can be
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I tried to make macaroons once but they are so hard to get perfect. I didn’t leave them to sit on the tray before baking them so they weren’t quite right. I want to try them again though!
Oh my gosh they look SO good!!! You make such yummy looking food!
AWESOME. I love macarons. really really want to try this recipe (i may have to blog about this recipe today and link to you so people can read this)
I love making macarons! Unfortunately these are a little tough to make in the humidity that we’ve been experiencing in NYC, so I’ll have to wait until it cools down a bit to make them again.
i am so jealous- i’ve turned out to be completely useless in the macaron baking department; i can never get them right! you’re are gorgeous.
they look so pretty!
one word… YUM…
xxx
CEO
gnammmmm… they look delicious!!!
Is there anything you cannot make?
I love how cute these look
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They look amazing and decadent. I’ve been nervous to try macaroons…I hear they are difficult.
They look adorable. Something to try for an office party maybe …
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:9 They are so delicious!! And perfect <3
definitely going to print your recipe and try.. these look delish! such great snaps too!
xoxox
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the salted caramel ones were my favorite ones in Paris… I’ve been too intimidated to make them but maybe I should give it a shot! Yours turned out beautifully. xo
getting the shapes/size correct is so difficult. That is usually my patient hubby’s job. Love the idea of fleu de sel.
Very impressive! I’ve been wanting to whip something these up but when I read all the recipes, I hesitate because there’s so much work involved. They look delish!
Looks delicious! I just finished up a week of dessert-inspired outfits. It would have been fun to base an outfit off of these!
WOW! Apparently they are very difficult to make so nice work! They look delicious.
Yum! Your photos are bringing back memories of France. I spent a spring in Bordeaux a couple years ago, and I always saw beautiful, colorful macarons stacked high in pasty displays in the best shopping areas. Sigh…
I’ve attempted to make these before, with a raspberry buttercream filling. They turned out beautifully until I began slicing them in half for the filling. And then they crumbled, but were still amazingly good.
Wow these are amazing!Going to try the recipe:)
xx
Brilliant. This combines my two favorite things – salted caramel and macaroons. Thanks!
Oh my god. Some people say it’s hard to make..
love anything caramel. yum.
brit
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How cute!!
I love the presentation at the end with the piece of string <3
Amazing! I just found a great source of macarons near my new apartement and the caramel & fleur de sel one is my absolute favorite. I have to try this!!!
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MMMMmmmmm….
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these look fantastic, but what i really love is your nail polish!
I blogged about those goodies a few weeks ago….I haven’t ever had them and want to try they look so yummy!
jen
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they look amazing! sooo yummy
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I have never eaten macarons with this flavour, but it seems delicious^^
the perfect candy. so marie antoinette
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These look so gorgeous and scrummy. The pictures are so cute – great effort, these are tricky little blighters
nicola x
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Hi Emily, I’m new to your blog and I absolutely love it! Those macaroons look delish! Can’t wait to keep reading!
i just LOVE salty and sweet, have you tried the dark choc w/ sea salt covered almonds from trader joes? YUM
I have to figure out how to make a large batch for my reception and I’m worried about how temperamental they are but also narrowing down the yummy flavours!
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Om nom nom.
I love caramel
Wow those look good!
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Caramel..are you kidding me…yum
These look absolutely delicious!!
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Oh my goooosssshhhh…..I just want to reach into my computer screen and grab one! They look delicious!
how funny…i made macarons for the first time this weekend too (lavendar, to be exact). mine didn’t turn out as well as your though. I think I didn’t fold so much as I stirred the flours into the egg whites. oops!!
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ahh you read my mind. Marcarons are my fav! I just bought a cute book from Anthro on how to make them and plan to try in a few weeks! These look amazing!
wow amazing! you have serious patience.
xoxo,
F
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oh man, i am drooling at my desk!
These look delish, I would love to have one right now! I am such a fan of sweet & salty combos.
I am so impressed. Macarons have always been too intimidating for me.
Amazing! Any tips for combating Macaron’s temparamentalness?
Becca
I love the sweet detail of tying them together, so cute.
Fantastic! I always love sandwiching Nutella in between the Macaroons for a fast and delicious frosting alternative! Well done!
xo tash
Beautiful photographs!
looks delicious. yum yum
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Emily, You should take photographs for a food magazine! I love how yours look!
I agree that these are simply stunning to look at, not to mention delish.
Have a great Wed!
xo M
once again, im dying. these look perfect!
Oooo, way to go! Macarons are not easy! I’m actually taking a class on Sunday to learn! Good thing Madeleine’s is right around the corner from me!
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Those look fab! I’m mighty impressed!
Mary xo
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i would never have the patience to make these….but they look seriously delish!
These look delicious! I love macarons and actually had a macaron tower instead of a cake for my wedding a few months ago. I’m inspired now to try this recipe!
Bubbs
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AWWWWWW macarons are my obsession and luxurious indulgence! I blogged about these addicting little guys twice! If your ever in NY, you should definitely try Macaron Cafe. My favorite flavor is Rose and Lavender. Your macarons look fabulous!
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http://precilla-lavieenrose.blogspot.com/2010/08/macaron-eye-candy-part-2.html
lots of love,
Precilla
i am so impressed! in one of my very first posts i talked about how i’m dying to make these! way to go girl!
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Oh my heavens! U take my breathe away! I love macrons and have to say these look so intimidating. Also where is that darling bowl from holding the caramel ? Ur amazing
Oh my goodness, these look delicious! I have never attempted to make macaroons but now I might just have to try them out…the salted caramel is genius! I adore anything with caramel in it … I would love to make these at some point.
- Halie
I always hate it when ppl call these “macaroons!” Kudos to you for doing it correctly!
that looks insanely delicious and way too cute.
hummmmmmmmmmmmmm
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If it’s one pastry I had to choose and could only eat for the rest of my life…it would have to be a macaroon. Aside from tasting like heaven, I think they also look so cute! The different colours always make me smile…I just had a gigantic one the other day, mmm yum.
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These are absolutely gorgeous! And they just look so ridiculously delectable that I don’t think I can resist trying them, even though I’m sure I’ll ruin them!
xo Josie
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great recipe! cant wait to try it!
xo Lindsey
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good job! I know macarons are hard to make. they’re delicate. I was planning on making them but I’m too scared
I’ll just go to Paulette’s for now.
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These look so delicious!
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You’re so talanted! These look very good! I have never tried one before, but have always wanted to.
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Still haven’t gotten up the courage to try these. I’m so impressed that you kept going even though half of them didn’t turn out! I’m sure the deliciousness was helping out.
These look divine! And there’s nothing better than salted caramel. Saturday I was at a BBQ and had a 20 minute conversation about salted caramel–it was sort of embarrassing that I had so much to say on the subject.
Always impressed by your baking skills and presentation! These look so delicious!
wow thats great that you managed to do some, I never had the courage to do them because they are so difficult to make
Those look delicious and I love your nail polish
i attempted making these before.. they didn’t turn out too well. but seeing your entry makes me want to attempt making these again!
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Love macaroons, but I think it’s quite fitting you wrote about them because NPR wrote a cute article about how they’re “the new cupcakes”! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123566536
They look really yummy! There’s an amazing salted caramel ice cream recipe on epicurious, my mom makes it all the time. It’s sooooooo good!
oh my gah!! I want one with my coffee right now. Your skills in the kitchen never cease to amaze me. I would love to hear the history of your baking. When did you start, did your mom or family member teach you, etc. Baking just intimidates me!
ahhh my favorite flavor for macarons! these are notoriously tricky to make! these are so pretty…can’t wait for u to try making other flavors:)
These look delicious! Anything salted caramel I’m a big fan of. Bravo for sticking with it
Yumm… those look so professional! I can just imagine the heavenly combination of fleur de sel and caramel… oh sweet decadence!
so impressed! i would love to set aside an afternoon and give these a try!
Such an inventive flavor for Macarons. I love them so much!!!
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Macaroons are one of my favorite deserts! I’ve never attempted to make them though. These look like they came out perfect!
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I love macarons! Well, the truth is that I’ve never eaten one. But they’re so gorgeous on a display… love them for weddings, too.
These look amazing!!!! XO
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They look great!
These…look…divine.
Your macarons are adorable and they look completely delicious.!
I’ve always been intimidated by the thought of making homemade macrons, but seeing these inspires me to make a batch.
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Yum! We’re making tarte tatin today because I was in the mood for something caramelized. I would love to try these!
I was waiting for you to put up another delicious recipe for me to try. I am going to get the ingredients today
I mentioned your blog in my blog (in the best way, of course). I check you’re blog every day. I guess I am kind of a fan – is that weird? I can’t wait for your next recipe 
yuuum!
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Those look sooo delicious. You’ve got me craving some now! xo
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those look delicious! i’m officially starving!
All I can say is how to you stay looking so great while making amazingly drool-worthy food like that? I would be so overweight if those were in my sight! mmmmmm!!! XOXO, Natalya
Yum! Those look so amazing!
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Macaroons and fashion? Stellar!
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The look pretty nice!! these are very hard to master! (wont even get in to my past failures on this area!) Congrats!
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BTW, slight correction, it’s either “Fleur de Sel” (french) or “Flor de Sal” (spanish)
YMMMMMM—–LOVE it Lady! The last pic is my fav!
xx
Kayti and Kelsey
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I’m obsessed with macarons and yours look divine!!! I love the salty and sweet combo…
xxo Kelly
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Those look delicious!!! Im gonna make them now!!
They look so delicious. I think I”ll be stopping at a bakery on my way home tonight!
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Those look incredible!
You seem to be able to everything! I couldn’t resist commenting on how utterly lovely and delicious these little works of art appear. And salted caramel? Best candy ever! I wish I had the talents and could set aside the time to create such a gorgeous and amazing thing. Thank you for sharing!!! YUMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm.
They look so great ! congrats !
Those look AMAZING! I am literally drooling at my desk right now and going on a hunt for something sweet! Great pics too! xDanielle
I always wanted to make them but I was affraid that its way to complicated… Look Delicious!
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Cute as can be!
They look so yummy!
XOXO,
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Those look incredible! I’ve never actually had a macaron, but I’d really like to now
oh my gosh, i am in love with macaroons and will definitely be trying this!! great idea
xoxo
christine
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I love these! Great job, these are definitely tough ones to make! Your pictures inspired the topic of my post today
/ I need to give this recipe a try!
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yum! but i would like to know what nail polish (dark and sparkly) you’re wearing holding the macaroon…
WOW! I love macarons and caramel so this combination is yummers!!!!!!!!!!
Love your baking postings!!! They always make me wanna start bakin but i dont have an oven:(
Gosh, i really wanna eat those macrons right now!!! lol
Emily, you did a great job on these – it is difficult to get the right texture in the biscuit and you managed to get them very evenly sized. Amazed these are your first attempt. Love the picture of the rainbow of colors they come in.
I have heard that these are tricky to make – they are on my “to attempt” list. yours look fabulous though!
They look delicious.
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Oh yum! Macarons are without a second of hesitation one of my favourite foods, but I’ve always been terrified to make them myself for fear of ruining such a perfect thing! Maybe one day soon i’ll get up the courage
Yours look absolutely scrumptious!!
Miss B xx
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those are two of my favorite desserts together! sounds delicious. must try to make though macarons are quite a feat. you’re a queen in the kitchen!
That looks delicious, salted caramel macaroons must be the best treat ever?! You’re so talented at baking and cooking, I’m amazed.
wow, you make that looks so easy!
I love macarons, thanks to teach us how to do it so well! =) Looks now, so easy!
OMG delicious! I love how you packaged them in the last shot. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that I’m craving desserts more than ever lately. Funnily enough, with this pregnancy I want cupcakes, whereas last pregnancy was all about ice cream. Macarons fit into category one, so I think I’ll need to cave in soon:)
These look so good! Yum Yum Yum! I love that you somehow managed to get an action shot of a cookie in that second to last picture. Who would have thought!
I once bought the entire shelf of sea salted chocolate at world market, I think this might be my new obsession!!!
my mom would die for these! i may have to surprise her with some.
Wow nice photos, I love macarons !!!!
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Yum yum yum.. that looks soooo delicious!
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i used your recipe and it came out awesome. i did a post on it… check it out! i enjoy your blog as well
I haven’t jumped on the macaron craze yet, but these pictures are so delicious – I think I want to make them! Thanks!
xo
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Those look so delicious, and I’m not even a caramel fan! I’m definitely going to try baking some of my own
If you know anyone from south america you should definitely ask for a jar of manjar (or dulce de leche depending on the country) it’s 83257653279587928 times better than caramel
You inspired me to try my first macaron! It was delicious by the way. I mentioned you and your blog in my own blog, please check it out :]
http://jungmoney.blogspot.com/2010/09/chanel-joues-contrastemagical-macaron.html
THIS LOOKS AMAZING AND CANT WAIT TO MAKE THEM !
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Yum! These look amazing! You may like my recipe for Cardamom Crunch Sweets http://nazarblue.wordpress.com/recipes/iraqisweets/
OMG! I love macarons! love the ribbion around the 3!! Yay!
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