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Gingerbread Macarons

Gingerbread Macarons: Festive Delights for Your Holiday Table

Gingerbread Macarons are a delightful, gluten-free treat, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 90 g Almond Flour Finely ground
  • 100 g Powdered Sugar For smooth batter
  • 1 tsp Ginger Powder For authentic gingerbread flavor
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder Adds warmth
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice Elevates spiced flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder Optional
  • 1 tbsp Food Coloring Brown/Dijon for color
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 115 g Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 250 g Confectioners’ Sugar For thickness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 2 tbsp Molasses Brings richness
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger Complement shell
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon For flavor
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Enhances taste
  • 1 tbsp Milk For consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Piping Bags
  • oven
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gather ingredients and clean work space. Preheat oven to 310°F.
  2. Combine egg whites and granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl and whisk until dissolved.
  3. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar, then fold into meringue gently.
  4. Pipe uniform circles of batter onto parchment-lined sheets.
  5. Rest piped macarons for 20-40 minutes until skin forms.
  6. Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes, rotating trays halfway.
  7. Cream butter, add sugar and other filling ingredients, and mix until smooth.
  8. Pipe buttercream onto half of the macarons, then top with the other half.
  9. Allow assembled macarons to cure in the fridge for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are perfect for gifting or serving at festive gatherings.

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