Print

Gingerbread Macarons

Gingerbread Macarons
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Gingerbread macarons are a festive delight that combines the warm, spiced flavors of traditional gingerbread with the elegant texture of French macarons. These charming treats make for an impressive dessert at holiday gatherings or a sweet indulgence during cozy nights in. With their delicate shells and decadent molasses buttercream filling, they are sure to be a hit among family and friends. Not only do they taste incredible, but they also add a sophisticated touch to any dessert table, making them perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 137 grams super fine almond flour (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 117 grams confectioners' sugar (about 1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 100 grams egg whites (about 3 large egg whites), at room temperature
  • 110 grams super fine white sugar (about 1 cup + 2 teaspoons)
  • 1–2 teaspoons brown gel food coloring (optional)
  • 57 grams (2 ounces) white chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons gingerbread men sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup (114 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cup (210 grams) confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (20 grams) fancy molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together almond flour, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; gradually add white sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into whipped egg whites and add brown food coloring if desired.
  5. Pipe small circles onto lined baking sheets and let sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until firm; allow to cool before removing from sheets.
  7. For the filling, cream butter with confectioners' sugar, then mix in melted white chocolate, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Pair macaron shells by size and fill them with the buttercream mixture.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://tastykitchenjoy.com/gingerbread-macarons/