don't be afraid.
it's not as hard as everyone makes them out to be.
in fact, cookies with royal icing are much much harder and take more skill.
believe me, as i am a very poor royal icing piper and managed to make these.
wanna see what i'm talking about?
well, let's go!
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so many thanks to Michelle (of Sugar Swings) and her super cute reeses's treats for cluing me in on these!
when i went to walgreens to get them, my eyes were like popping outta my head as i searched the candy aisles. but they weren't there and i was sooo sad (i know i am hopeless). so i got myself a giant bunny peep to make me feel better and headed to the cash register. while i was in line, i looked at the candy next to the aisle and woolah! there it was!
oh i was SOOO happy!!! (i know i am hopeless)
then i put those aside and went to the next step in my adventure and made the following from this recipe.
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(but like i said i am the world's worst piper so bear with me...)
when you pipe the baskets, make some whole eggs with no holes for the back of each cookie. i did make the first batch with all holes but i suggest you do half with holes and half without to get the best results.
and i followed the recipe to a "T" so if you want details and helpful clues on these, please check out the recipe there.
then you can get this:
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hey look!
it's a macaron basket
:)
here are a few more details:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTaYKG-hAQ8ocawSvngIZ0iysleFlbvO6Z2lpgJPd340_XxMbQEq0I4A4-IqSXB9Ckw0H5Z6sSAeLye2YTUrYm_rhLRpQfw86SsmDHmX8-91GVdLJ097hkpSsknAV8NQPAVSGzE7_Zk0/s1600/8-easter-basket-and-bunny-macarons-step-by-step-hooplapalooza.png)
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and there you have a ton of baskets for everyone!
but wait!!!
something's missing.
i think it needs one more thing...
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i found these beauties at jo-ann's but have seen them at michael's too.
(yes, i went there AGAIN! sigh)
but look the trip was worth it!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTZVfCfjaMIi-iXmYXJlxEiyFBS5LKRmQCvQiN0I_HYxH0dbPajr_98mf-bgREr0TKCJxAhpZ6ysKpL8uqdQsq3H6UvMp9LQtcTdChU-FRKStZRmb8nKepSGu-NPzJIfaIIoEsBevh48/s1600/12-easter-basket-and-bunny-macarons-basket-done-hooplapalooza.png)
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i think they are much cuter like this.
oh and before i forget, i used some of the macaron mix to make a few of these:
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Ooo! i like these very much.
i didn't even use a template.
i just winged it.
and did you know drawing on macarons with food markers is a total breeze unlike drawing on cake pops?! you gotta try it!
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so there it is.
my last minute "why are you making another treat for easter" treat as my hubby calls them.
and i tell him because i can.
just like YOU can too!
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happy happy hippity hoppity easter everyone!!!
I searched Walgreen's candy aisle for over 15 minutes and couldn't find those Iddy Biddy Bunnies. I'm heading back to find them near the register.
ReplyDeleteYour macaroons are so fun. I love how you used the tiny bunny as inspiration for your cookie baskets. Pinning:)
Beth @ Hungry Happenings
those darn bunnies were hiding on you Beth! the bag is actually the size of a regular bag of m&m's-i kept thinking it was a larger size bag so i never thought to look by the register. good thing i got a large peep to help me out! lol thank you SO much for the pin-you bring a lot of readers here and i SOOOO appreciate it! :>D happy easter!
DeleteHI BBFF!!!! I'm back!!!! And look what I come home to! These adorable baskets AND my box full of fun! Absolutely loved everything!!! My daughter and I are planning a party next month for her 'bestie' just so we can use it all! Thanks again!!! Dona (the happiest BBFF in the world!)
ReplyDeleteWOOOHOOO! that makes me SUPER happy Dona! i am jumping (hopping) around like Peter Cottontail-well, not really but my heart is! :>D happy easter BBFF!!!
DeleteOh my gosh! What a CUTE idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the Link Up this week!
oh thank you thank you Jess! and thanks for your party too! :)
DeleteThese look yummy. They look soft and chocolaty. I can't believe how easy they are to put together, I can't wait to try them. The bows really set them off as Easter baskets. I'm stopping by from today's blog hop. I hope your having a great day! I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO! thank you Leslie!!! i'm SO happy you are now following me and that you like my cookies :>D and yes they were really yummy but i wouldn't know that seeing i only ate about 7 (17) or so... :>O
DeleteHow stinking cute, and fun!
ReplyDeleteand how stinking sweet of you to say Rach! thank you! :>D
Deleteoh my gosh Laurie i know i have to submit-what the heck is wrong with me? oh i know, it's this dumb computer that i am on but i promise i'll submit soon- i mean i think i can get a new reader or 2 outta the 200,000+ women right? :>O thank you SO much for commenting! most EVERYBODY in blogland knows you! :)
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss these?!?!?!?! I even had the iddy biddies and did nothing with them:( You are a natural at making macarons, and I adore them!!!
ReplyDeletewell i'm sure glad you see them now Sue! i bet YOU can make an ultra adorable cookie outta those iddie biddies as only you can! and as far as making macarons, i have no clue what i do that makes them come out but i'll just keep doing it i guess...?!? lol
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