Watermelon Macarons

Directions

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   To Make Macaron Shells:
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   In a bowl, combine sifted powdered sugar and almond flour.
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   Beat egg white (at room temperature) and sugar until you get soft peaks.
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   Then add the powdered sugar and almond mixture.
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   Mix well and then divide into two equal bowls.
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   Make one green by adding several drops of green food coloring; mix well.
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   Make the other bowl pink by adding a few drops of red food coloring; mix well.
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   On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe each color; making sure the disc shapes are the same size.
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   For the pink discs, sprinkle with poppy seeds.
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    After piping all the cookies, allow the shells to rest for 30 minutes until a thin skin has formed.
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    Bake for 15 minutes at 225 degrees F.
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    To Make the Filling:
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    Blend butter until it's smooth and creamy.
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    Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, a pinch of salt and several drops of watermelon flavoring.
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    Blend together until well-combined.
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    To Assemble the Macaron:
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    Pipe the filling on one side of the shell, and top with the other shell (making sure one side is green and one side is pink, so it resembles a watermelon slice).