Candy Cane Macarons for a Virtual Holiday Party

For the macaron shells*:

confectioners’ sugar

almonds (blanched, slivered, or sliced)

egg whites (aged at room temperature for 1 day or 3-5 days in the fridge)

granulated sugar

Please note – measuring by weight is essential for macarons, so volume measures will not be provided

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For the filling:

sugar

large egg whites

unsalted butter, at room temperature

vanilla extract

For garnish:

Crushed candy canes**