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Gingerbread Macarons

Deliciously Festive Gingerbread Macarons for Holiday Joy

Enjoy these irresistible Gingerbread Macarons that combine the classic charm of gingerbread with the delicate artistry of French macarons.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Maturation Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 3 large Egg Whites Must be at room temperature
  • 100 grams Caster Sugar
  • 120 grams Almond Flour Can substitute with finely ground hazelnuts
  • 200 grams Icing Sugar Sift before use
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust for personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust for personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adjust for personal taste
  • 30 grams Cocoa Powder
For the Buttercream
  • 150 grams Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened
  • 50 grams Molasses Black treacle can be used if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Optional for consistency
For the Decoration
  • 100 grams White Chocolate Melted, use high-quality
  • Festive Sprinkles Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • baking sheet
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together the almond flour, icing sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the caster sugar until stiff peaks appear.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until glossy and well combined.
  4. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto lined baking sheets.
  5. Tap the baking sheets to release air bubbles and let sit until a skin forms, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. While cooling, prepare the ginger buttercream by creaming the butter and gradually adding icing sugar and molasses.
  8. Pipe a generous amount of buttercream onto half of the shells and sandwich them with the other half.
  9. Refrigerate the assembled macarons in an airtight container for 12-24 hours to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store assembled macarons in an airtight container and consume within 5 days for best quality.

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