Description
Delightful almond-flavored macarons with festive colors and a rich buttercream filling, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Gel-based food coloring
- Buttercream filling (butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the dry mixture until smooth and glossy; add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe small circles onto the baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Let them sit for 30-60 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, watching to prevent overcooking.
- Cool completely before filling with buttercream.
- For best flavor, let assembled macarons rest in the fridge for 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better meringue volume. Use a scale for accurate measurements.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: macarons, Christmas, dessert, holiday treats, baking