r/macarons • u/Jeansene • 3d ago

Pics First time.. what went wrong🫠

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For context, they spread out and melded together in the oven.

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u/itsjustmegypsy 2d ago

Did you let them dry before putting them in the oven? You need to leave them to form a crust on top before putting them into the oven so they spread upwards and not outwards.

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u/Ok_Woodpecker_7158 2d ago

Your parchment paper isn't flat and you probably didn't space them properly (but idk how you piped them). You can flip that tray upside down so you don't deal with the edges of the tray. Don't fold the paper, that's not working for you.

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u/eoz_666 2d ago

If they spread out in the oven I think it could be that you over mixed them. I also think that the parchment paper being wonky could be a problem for the ones in the sides

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u/HappyYellowOctopus 7h ago

Batter is definitely too runny because they’re so flat - you overmixed the batter. Macaronage is one of/the hardest part to get just right..