Description
Halloween macarons are a delightful treat that brings festive flair to your celebrations. With their delicate almond flavor, colorful designs, and creamy buttercream filling, these spooky sweets are perfect for parties or cozy gatherings. Easy to customize and sure to impress, they make a memorable addition to any Halloween spread. Get ready to enchant your guests with these whimsical delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Gel food coloring (as desired)
- 1 cup buttercream filling (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar twice for a smooth texture.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks develop.
- Gently fold in the dry mixture and your chosen food coloring until the batter flows like lava.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm but slightly springy; allow to cool completely before removing.
- Pipe buttercream filling on half of the shells and sandwich them together.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg