Description
Delicious Peppermint Macarons: Your Perfect Festive Treat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red or green)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy.
- Add granulated sugar gradually, continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Fold almond mixture into egg whites gently.
- Add peppermint extract and food coloring, mix until combined.
- Pipe onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the macarons rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then cool completely.
- For filling, beat butter with powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Sandwich two macaron shells with filling.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature.
- Macarons can be stored in an airtight container.
- Allow flavors to meld for a day before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peppermint Macarons, Festive Treats, Holiday Desserts