Peppermint Macarons – A Festive French Classic Filled with Holiday Magic
Peppermint Macarons – Delicate, Festive & Filled with Holiday Magic! Delicious and fluffy peppermint-flavored macarons filled with creamy peppermint buttercream, perfect for any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 macarons
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour, finely ground
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, to taste
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the almond flour mixture and peppermint extract. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let sit 30–60 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, then cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Pipe buttercream onto half of the shells and sandwich with the other half. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure almond flour is finely ground for best results.
- Let macarons mature in the fridge for optimal flavor.
- Experiment with food coloring for fun designs.