Peppermint Macarons
If you’re in search of a festive treat to brighten up your holiday gatherings, these Peppermint Macarons are the perfect choice. With their delicate, crisp shells and rich peppermint buttercream filling, these macarons not only look stunning but also deliver a delightful burst of flavor. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they can be shared among friends or wrapped up as thoughtful gifts. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply indulging at home, these seasonal sweets are sure to impress everyone around the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams egg whites
- 105 grams almond flour
- 105 grams powdered sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar (for filling)
- 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring them out.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and almond flour. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form before gradually adding the sugar mixture.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Let the piped macarons rest for 30 minutes before baking at preheated temperature until they have risen and formed feet.
- For the buttercream filling, whip together softened butter, sifted confectioners' sugar, peppermint extract, and milk until fluffy.
- Once cooled, pair macaron shells and fill with peppermint buttercream before sandwiching them together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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