Christmas Macarons
Christmas macarons are a festive delight that adds elegance and whimsy to your holiday celebrations. These colorful French confections feature a crisp shell with a chewy interior, perfect for showcasing seasonal flavors like peppermint or gingerbread. Easy to make and customize, these macarons not only elevate your dessert table but also make thoughtful gifts. Bring joy to your festivities with this enchanting treat that captures the magic of the season!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups icing sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or flavor of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, sift together almond flour and icing sugar. Gently fold into the whipped egg whites along with food coloring until just combined.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, allowing space between each macaron. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until puffed and firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg