Cuter than a cupcake and more delicious, the adorable macaron is très en vogue. Cecile Cannone has mastered the art at her lauded MacarOn Café, where these beautiful, bite-sized treats are “feather-light, at once crunchy and chewy, and distinguished by rich buttercream filling” (New York Times).

Now Cannone teaches her techniques in this comprehensive cookbook full of classic and creative recipes. With helpful and inspiring color photos, this book offers everything you need to bake stunning macarons, including:Step-by-step instructions for baking perfect shellsSimple tricks for making smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fillingsDecorating tips for dazzling, artistic cookiesDelectable flavors from chocolate and espresso to lemon and pistachio