Description
Delight in the spirit of Halloween with these pastel macarons that combine whimsical colors with a delightful crunch and chewy center. Perfect for parties or festive gatherings, these treats are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Easy to make, they offer endless customization options for fillings and colors, making each batch uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 1 ¾ cups icing sugar (200g)
- 3 large egg whites (aged)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
- Gel food coloring (various colors)
- 1 cup buttercream filling (flavor of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat aged egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, sift together almond flour and icing sugar; fold into meringue gently.
- Divide batter into bowls and add gel food coloring for desired pastel shades.
- Pipe small circles onto baking sheets; let sit for 30 minutes before baking for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooled, sandwich similar-sized shells with buttercream filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg