Peppermint Macarons
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Macarons, a perfect treat for your holiday gatherings! These beautiful French cookies feature delicate meringue shells with a creamy peppermint buttercream filling, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Not only are they visually stunning, but they also bring the refreshing taste of peppermint to every bite, making them an instant favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 4 grams egg white powder (optional)
- 100 grams egg whites
- 105 grams almond flour
- 105 grams powdered sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 –1 tbsp milk or water (if necessary)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by measuring accurately.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in almond flour and powdered sugar gently.
- Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Let sit for about 30 minutes, then bake until firm.
- Make peppermint buttercream by creaming butter with confectioners' sugar and peppermint extract.
- Assemble macarons by pairing similar-sized shells and piping on the buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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