Gingerbread Macarons Delight (Ready-to-Print Version)

Light almond shells paired with gingerbread-spiced buttercream for a festive, flavorful treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Macaron Shells

01 - 1 cup almond flour (100g)
02 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (200g)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 3 large egg whites, room temperature
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 teaspoon molasses
11 - 1-2 teaspoons brown food coloring (optional)

→ Gingerbread Buttercream Filling

12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
13 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180g)
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - 1 tablespoon molasses
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
17 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - Pinch of salt
19 - 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla, molasses, and optional food coloring. Incorporate dry ingredients in three additions until batter flows with a figure-eight motion.
02 - Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Transfer batter to a piping bag with a round tip and pipe 1.5-inch circles spaced apart. Tap sheets to release air bubbles and let rest 30-60 minutes at room temperature until a skin forms.
03 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake macarons for 15-18 minutes until risen with feet. Cool completely on baking sheets before removal.
04 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then blend in molasses, vanilla, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Adjust consistency with heavy cream, adding one tablespoon at a time as needed.
05 - Pair macaron shells of similar size. Pipe or spread gingerbread buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another. Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for at least 24 hours to meld flavors.
06 - Allow macarons to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving as a festive treat.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Resting macarons for 24 hours enhances flavor and texture.

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