Making French patisserie, window-worthy macarons may seem like an intimidating task. For many, these sweet tiny treats are a baking bucket list item that are only tackled by the bravest of bakers.

It's been a year since the pandemic sparked a baking frenzy (remember how stores ran out of flour?). Some of us tackled sourdough bread, others made bagels or cinnamon rolls. Now we're primed for a ...