Festive Gingerbread Macarons
Delightful Festive Gingerbread Macarons with Spiced Caramel Drizzle combine the classic French macaron with gingerbread flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Servings 24 macarons
Calories 120kcal
Ingredients
For the macaron shells
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large egg whites room temperature
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- Brown gel food coloring (optional) for color
For the spiced filling
- 0.5 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
For the spiced caramel drizzle
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and spices in a bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until glossy stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue.
- Pipe the batter onto a lined baking sheet and let it sit for 30-45 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 14-16 minutes.
Filling
- For the filling, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, spices, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Once the shells are cooled, sandwich them with the spiced filling.
Caramel Drizzle
- Melt granulated sugar over medium heat until deep amber.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter, heavy cream, and spices.
- Drizzle the caramel over the assembled macarons and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature and consider using a kitchen scale for precision. For variations, try adding different spices to the filling or sprinkling edible glitter on the caramel drizzle.