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Gingerbread Macarons

Irresistible Gingerbread Macarons with Creamy Filling

These Gingerbread Macarons are a festive treat featuring a creamy filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Maturing Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar
  • 5 g Egg White Powder Optional
  • 100 g Egg Whites Use fresh eggs
  • 200 g Almond Flour Substitute with ground hazelnuts for nut-free
  • 100 g Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 tsp Spices (ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg) Adjust based on preference
  • 10 g Cocoa Powder Optional
  • 1 drop Food Coloring Gel or powder
For the Gingerbread Buttercream
  • 200 g Confectioners’ Sugar Sifted
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 50 g Molasses
  • 1 tsp Ground Spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg) Adjust to liking
  • 2 tbsp Milk To achieve desired consistency

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Piping Bags
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare by gathering and measuring all ingredients. Prepare two piping bags and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make the meringue by heating granulated sugar and egg white powder in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Whisk until dissolved and warm.
  3. Transfer to a stand mixer and whisk on medium-high until stiff peaks form, approximately 13-15 minutes.
  4. Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and spices in a separate bowl. Fold into the meringue until glossy and flows smoothly.
  5. Pipe even rounds onto baking sheets and let sit at room temperature for 20-40 minutes until tops are dry.
  6. Preheat oven to 310ºF (155ºC). Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes. Rotate trays halfway through.
  7. Cool completely, then pair shells and fill with gingerbread buttercream. Optionally drizzle with white chocolate.
  8. Refrigerate filled macarons for at least 24 hours for best flavor. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For consistent results, weigh your ingredients. Feel free to experiment with flavors or decorations.

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