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Peppermint Macarons

Irresistible Peppermint Macarons for Holiday Cheer

Delightful Peppermint Macarons are a must-try holiday treat, combining festive flavors with elegant, creamy buttercream filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Essential for structure; use finely ground.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift it to maintain a smooth batter.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Gradually added to stabilize meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Infuses refreshing flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances stabilization in egg whites.
  • 1 teaspoon Food Coloring Optional for festive visual appeal.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Soften for easy blending.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust sweetness as needed.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whip room temperature egg whites with salt until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold the almond flour mixture and peppermint extract into the whipped egg whites.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Allow the piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  7. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes until they have a firm shell.
  8. Cool completely on the baking sheets.
  9. Beat softened unsalted butter until creamy; mix in powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth.
  10. Pipe buttercream filling onto half the macaron shells and top with the other half.
  11. Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Allow egg whites to come to room temperature for better meringue volume. It's essential to sift ingredients and let macarons rest before baking for the best results.

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