Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup egg whites (about 4 large eggs)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped (for filling)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until foamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and a few drops of red gel food coloring until the desired shade of red is achieved.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and pipe 1.5-inch circles onto the sheets, leaving space between each macaron.
- Tap the baking sheets on the counter to release any air bubbles and let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or until a skin forms on the surface.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until they have risen and developed feet.
- Allow the macarons to cool completely on the baking sheets.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
- Pour the cream over the chopped white chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once the macarons are cool, pair them up by size.
- Pipe a small amount of white chocolate ganache onto the flat side of one macaron and sandwich it with its pair.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, allowing them to come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Consider adding a sprinkle of edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Using peppermint extract in the ganache adds a holiday twist.
- You can create a Santa face using black icing for the eyes and a small piece of red candy for the nose.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg