Pistachio Macarons

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 oz

powdered sugar

2/5 oz

pistachios (shelled)

2 oz

almond flour

2 oz

egg whites ((about 2 large egg whites), room temperature)

1 3/4 oz

granulated sugar

1 pinch

cream of tartar ((less than 1/8 teaspoon))

1 pinch

yellow gel food coloring

1/2 pinch

green gel food coloring

pistachio buttercream ((recipe below))

1 3/5 oz

pistachios

1 cup

powdered sugar

1/4 cup

butter (unsalted, softened)

1 1/2 tsp

heavy whipping cream

1/4 tsp

almond extract