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Gingerbread Macarons

Delight in these elegant macarons that combine the comforting flavors of gingerbread with a luscious molasses buttercream, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1.75 cups almond flour Finely ground for best texture.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sifted to remove lumps.
  • 3 large egg whites At room temperature.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar For stabilizing egg whites.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger Buy fresh ground for robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Filling
  • 0.25 cups molasses Choose unsulfured for best taste.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter At room temperature.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sifted for smoothness.
  • 1 tablespoon milk Adjust for desired consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, powdered sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites until just combined.
  5. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip, then pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until they form a skin on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  2. Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheet before peeling them off.
Filling & Assembly
  1. In a bowl, beat together the molasses and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency.
  2. Pipe the filling onto half of the macaron shells, then top with the other halves.
  3. For the best flavor, store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

Keep your assembled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage. Allow them to thaw before serving.