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Star Wars Galaxy Macarons for May the 4th

Close-up of galaxy-themed Star Wars macarons, featuring dark blue and purple shells dusted with edible glitter.
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Make visually striking Star Wars macarons using galaxy-themed royal icing. These fandom recipes create a perfect May the 4th dessert for your next watch party.

Ingredients

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  • 110 g aged egg whites
  • 110 g almond flour, finely ground
  • 110 g granulated sugar
  • 110 g powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • Gel food coloring (black, navy blue, purple, pink, white)
  • Silver luster dust
  • Vodka or clear extract (for painting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meringue: Whisk aged egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  2. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together twice. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three additions until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Prepare macaron shells: Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  4. Tap the trays firmly on the counter several times to release air bubbles. Let the shells rest at room temperature until a skin forms (about 30-60 minutes).
  5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the feet develop. Cool completely on the tray before removing.
  6. Make the galaxy royal icing: Prepare a stiff consistency royal icing. Divide the icing into small bowls. Color one portion black, one navy blue, and small amounts purple and pink.
  7. Prepare the galaxy effect: Thin a small amount of black icing to a flood consistency. Place a spoonful of black flood icing into a bowl. Add tiny dots of navy, purple, and pink. Do not mix fully; swirl once or twice with a toothpick to create a marbled, galaxy look.
  8. Fill the shells: Transfer the swirled icing to a piping bag. Pipe a ring onto one macaron shell and top with a matching shell. Gently twist to spread the filling.
  9. Add stars: Mix silver luster dust with a few drops of vodka to create edible paint. Use a stiff, clean paintbrush to flick small specks of the silver paint onto the dried macarons to mimic stars. Allow all icing to dry completely before serving.

Notes

  • Aged egg whites give you the best macaron structure. Separate them a day ahead and let them sit covered in the refrigerator.
  • Use a template under your parchment paper to keep your circles uniform in size.
  • For the best visual impact, use a small, clean food-safe paintbrush to lightly dust the tops of the finished macarons with extra silver luster dust.

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Find it online: https://cookingbyjade.com/star-wars-macarons-galaxy-recipe/