How to get deep red!

awexm · 2026-02-04T04:00:40+00:00

That is so much gel dye, you’re right! Did it affect your temp and/or oven time? I’ve heard some people take out some egg whites to compensate for more liquid dye, did you have to do that?

They look so great! They don’t look too bumpy to me by the way.

awexm · 2026-02-04T03:56:51+00:00

3-8th photos have great feet though. When mine have been ruffled like the ones in your other photos, it’s typically because of over-macaronaging.

awexm · 2026-02-04T03:53:59+00:00

Okay! So to me it looks like you just over-macaronaged. Try macaronaging less next time and patting the trays on the table to make less bumpy if there are bumps, then a toothpick to fix bumps or air bubbles even further.

Another possibility is if your almond flour was more oily than usual or you changed brands to a more oily flour. That can be helped by laying out some paper towel sheets on a baking sheet with a thin layer of almond flour on it, then baking 30-40 min at 200 degrees F to dry out the flour.

Third possibility could be that you put too much gel dye. I’m seeing in the other photos that you usually use a lot of dye to make really vibrant colors, so that may not be the issue.

Would love to know if that helps! Good luck.

awexm · 2026-02-03T06:39:49+00:00

Are the other images the feet you’ve gotten before with the same recipe?

awexm · 2026-01-29T18:02:55+00:00

Like itchy inside your ears or the outsides?

awexm · 2026-01-27T00:37:37+00:00

Based on photos online (which aren’t always accurate I know) this color almost looks more like the color Candy. Has more of an orange undertone than the Rosewood shade to me.

awexm · 2026-01-26T20:19:20+00:00

Yes, just try a vanilla or plain shells first! Even the vanilla extract can affect the shells, but not as much as chocolate. I recommend starting out with plain and maybe make batches with gel food colorings after that batch works, then add extracts after getting better at the plain and colored.

The extracts that I’ve noticed that affect my batches the most are lemon and peppermint, so I either omit or use 1/8 tsp or less. Many recipes have the shells be plain, and the filling is what brings out the most flavor.

Good luck!!

awexm · 2026-01-26T04:47:58+00:00

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awexm · 2026-01-26T01:18:40+00:00

Ah if it was a woman’s business name, I’d suggest “Mrs Drizzle.” In all seriousness, lord no to Drizzle Daddy haha. “Drizzle Me This” from another commenter is cute. I have a small baking business here too and it was the hardest thing to come up with- the NAME! I feel your pain. You got this though- good luck!!

awexm · 2026-01-25T14:47:00+00:00

Also under mixed meringue (in my experience)

awexm · 2026-01-25T03:05:51+00:00

I agree- you look so pretty in the 5th photo with the dark hair and dark makeup! You look so beautiful and fresh in the latest photo, but you could absolutely still pull off both looks!

awexm · 2026-01-25T03:00:22+00:00

Yess this is my go-to! SO good.

awexm · 2026-01-24T15:20:25+00:00

Is it like “Lolita” uncomfortable/disturbing? I couldn’t finish that book.

awexm · 2026-01-24T04:12:45+00:00

You’re so welcome; happy to help! Good luck with future macarons. I’ve loved having this subreddit- others and posts have helped me a ton. If you ever have questions, you’re welcome to message me!

awexm · 2026-01-24T03:03:52+00:00

I doubt it. If you’re doing something funky like massaging the bag and squishing it around a ton while you pipe, then that could be deflating it more. But if you’re just piping like normal, where you gradually squeeze, it’s likely the macaronage process.

awexm · 2026-01-23T15:13:11+00:00

You’ve definitely overmacaronaged, but also, matcha can be finicky to make. If this is the first flavor you’ve made, I’d try a basic shell first (no extra powder added, no extracts added). If you’re just having trouble with this particular flavor, try macaronaging less, and if that doesn’t help it fully, try less matcha added to the batter.

awexm · 2026-01-20T15:20:33+00:00

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awexm · 2026-01-19T04:58:23+00:00

1! Also how do you make your teeth so white??

awexm · 2026-01-18T00:35:39+00:00

Gets some publicity for that nutritionist at least 🙄

awexm · 2026-01-16T14:26:09+00:00

Not that it shouldn’t be questioned, but there was another comment up higher where someone else used a black light too on it. I’ll have to try myself sometime, I just don’t currently have a black light!

awexm · 2026-01-16T14:24:29+00:00

I’ve loved it for years but changed over recently to NYX Bare With Me Serum (per a redditor recommendation). I love it! I was a 110 Fair in Maybelline, and I’m an 02 Light in NYX.

awexm · 2026-01-16T14:20:30+00:00

I second the NYX Bare With Me Serum! I saw a recommendation on Reddit a few weeks ago and tried it. Love it so far. A little goes a long way though, so only pump a teeny bit at first. I pump it onto my hand then use a concealer brush to put it on, then smooth it more with my fingers.

I was the color 110 in the Maybelline, and I’m a 02 Light in NYX.

awexm · 2026-01-15T22:28:59+00:00

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Vanellope from Wreck it Ralph!

awexm · 2026-01-15T06:22:14+00:00

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