The various colors of these macarons evoke the theme of darkness balanced by light in Whitaker's narrative, each color representing different facets of the characters' journeys.
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold in dry ingredients and add food coloring.
Pipe small circles onto a baking sheet and let rest for 20 minutes.
Bake for 15 minutes and cool before filling with buttercream.