Adorable “Unicorn Macarons” Are Petite Pastries With a Magical Twist

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We always prefer our dessert with a side of magic, and the unicorn macaron trend is an adorably mystical way to enjoy these delectable confections. Made famous by the Mac Lab Bakery in Duluth, Georgia, the petite pastries are about as delightful as they come. Texture-wise, the French treats are crispy on the outside but chewy and creamy as you bite into them. This delicate combination also makes them a challenge to bake, so you won’t see them everywhere—sort of like a unicorn.

To add some sparkle to an otherwise ordinary macaron, bakers will first use custom-made templates that fashion ears and a horn to the circular confections. Often, their filling is just as magical, with some (like Mac Lab) using Fruity Pebble cereal or pastel-colored creams. Once assembled, the outside of the cookies are adorned with tiny painted flowers, eyelashes, and even blush. Like many incredible foods, these creatures seem almost too good to eat. But it’s hard to resist a macaron, even when it does look like a unicorn.

Here's a peek into the unicorn macaron magic:

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Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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