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Gingerbread Macarons

Gingerbread Macarons: Your Cozy Holiday Delight

Enjoy these Gingerbread Macarons blending festive flavors for a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar Can swap with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 10 grams Egg White Powder Optional for meringue stability.
  • 100 grams Egg Whites Use room temperature for best results.
  • 140 grams Almond Flour Or substitute with finely ground pistachios.
  • 100 grams Powdered Sugar Sift for light and airy shells.
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (Ginger, Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg) Adjust according to taste.
  • 15 grams Cocoa Powder Optional for color enhancement.
  • A few drops Food Coloring Gel or powder to brighten without affecting consistency.
For the Gingerbread Buttercream
  • 200 grams Confectioners’ Sugar Sweetens and thickens the filling.
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Must be softened for mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor depth.
  • 2 tablespoons Molasses For the gingerbread taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Optional to adjust consistency.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Piping Bags
  • Parchment paper
  • Sifting tool

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Gingerbread Macarons
  1. Preheat the oven to 290°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine sugar and egg white powder over a simmering water bath until dissolved. Add egg whites and whip until stiff peaks form.
  3. Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and spices. Fold dry ingredients into meringue until a shiny batter forms.
  4. Pipe rounds on prepared sheets and allow them to rest for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes until firm and 'feet' have formed.
  6. Once cooled, fill macarons with gingerbread buttercream and optionally drizzle with white chocolate and sprinkles.
  7. Let filled macarons mature in the fridge for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure precisely and adjust resting times based on humidity.

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