Rose Macarons

Ingredients

• Rose water (1 teaspoon)
• Milk (2 tablespoons)
• Powdered sugar (2 cups)
• Butter (1/2 cup)
• Pink food coloring (2 drops)
• Rose water (1/2 teaspoon)
• Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• Egg whites (3 large)
• Powdered sugar (1 3/4 cups)
• Almond flour (1 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar and process until fine.
3. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
4. Add the rose water and food coloring and beat until combined.
5. Gradually fold in the almond flour mixture until the batter is smooth and shiny.
6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe onto the prepared baking sheets.
7. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the macarons are set.
9. While the macarons are cooling, make the filling by beating the butter, powdered sugar, milk, and rose water until smooth.
10. Once the macarons are cool, pipe the filling onto one macaron and sandwich with another.