Description
Delightful and festive macarons that capture the essence of the holiday season with a hint of peppermint and creamy fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Green food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Colorful sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: start by measuring your almond flour and powdered sugar. Whisk them together to eliminate any lumps.
- Whip the egg whites: in a clean, dry mixing bowl, add your egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium speed until they form soft peaks, then gradually add in the powdered sugar mixture while continuing to whip until you achieve stiff, glossy peaks.
- Add coloring and flavor: if you’re using food coloring, carefully fold it in with a silicone spatula until the batter reaches a vibrant hue. Add your peppermint extract, mixing gently until fully incorporated.
- Macaronage technique: gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites. When your batter flows like lava and forms a ‘figure-eight,’ you’re nearly there!
- Pipe the shells: transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe even circles onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, leaving enough space between each macaron.
- Rest the shells: let them sit at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes, or until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
- Cool completely: allow the macarons to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Make the filling: cream together softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract until fluffy and smooth.
- Assemble the macarons: pipe a generous dollop of your filling onto the flat side of a macaron shell, then sandwich another shell on top.
- Rest before serving: let your assembled macarons rest in the fridge for a day to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Allow the macarons to rest before serving for the best flavor. These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macarons, Christmas, festive dessert, holiday baking, peppermint dessert