Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Cream Macarons, where a crisp shell meets a creamy, minty filling. These elegant treats evoke the warmth of holiday gatherings, making them perfect for Christmas parties or cozy evenings spent with loved ones. With foolproof techniques and simple ingredients, you’ll create stunning macarons that not only taste amazing but also look visually stunning—ideal for sharing on Instagram!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 3 large egg whites (90g, room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract (5ml)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g, softened)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until glossy peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar; fold gently into meringue until smooth.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets and let rest until a skin forms (about 30 minutes).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm; cool completely.
- Beat softened butter with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until creamy; sandwich between macaron shells.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg