Christmas Macarons
Delicate and festive macarons perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting, filled with buttercream or ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 30 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g almond flour
- 100g powdered sugar
- 75g egg whites
- 100g granulated sugar
- Food coloring (red or green)
- Buttercream or ganache (for filling)
- Sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until combined. Add food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the macarons to sit for 30 minutes to develop a skin.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells are firm. Let cool completely.
- Fill half of the shells with buttercream or ganache and sandwich with the other half.
- Decorate with sprinkles or painted details as desired.
Notes
Ensure to measure ingredients carefully for the best results and do not rush the drying process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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