Pumpkin Spice Macarons
Pumpkin Spice Macarons are a delightful autumn treat that perfectly encapsulates the cozy flavors of fall. These elegant French cookies feature delicate almond meringue shells filled with a creamy, spiced pumpkin filling. With warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite transports you to a charming coffee shop on a crisp day. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet indulgence at home, these macarons are not only beautiful but also bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Sift together almond flour and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks develop.
- 4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites until just combined.
- 5. Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let them rest for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes and allow cooling completely before filling with spiced pumpkin buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg