Description
These peppermint macarons are a festive, bakery-style treat that combines crisp almond shells with a creamy mint filling. Perfect as a holiday dessert, elegant sweet snack, or unique dessert idea, this easy recipe delivers refreshing flavor and delicate texture. Ideal for holiday baking, dessert ideas, and sweet food ideas.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 to 3 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for filling)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Instructions
1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together until smooth and lump-free.
2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff glossy peaks.
3. Mix in peppermint extract and food coloring gently.
4. Fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows like lava.
5. Pipe small circles onto a lined baking sheet and tap to remove air bubbles.
6. Let macarons rest 30–60 minutes until a dry skin forms.
7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12–15 minutes, then cool completely.
8. Beat butter, powdered sugar, cream, and peppermint extract to make filling.
9. Pipe filling onto shells and sandwich together.
10. Add crushed peppermint topping and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements to ensure consistent results.
Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain the correct texture.
Let macarons mature in the fridge for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg