Spooktacular Halloween Macarons: 12 Festive Treats to Bake
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Create enchanting Spooktacular Halloween Macarons that are gluten-free and customizable for any celebration.
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 cup Almond Flour or finely ground sunflower seed flour for nut-free option
- 1 cup Icing Sugar or confectioners’ sugar
- 3 large Egg Whites or aquafaba for vegan alternative
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Gel Food Coloring (avoid liquid food coloring)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or dairy-free butter for vegan option
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or seasonal extracts like pumpkin spice
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Sift together the almond flour and icing sugar in a mixing bowl, ensuring no clumps are present.
- Whip the egg whites until foamy, then add granulated sugar gradually until glossy with stiff peaks.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue gently until the batter flows like lava and holds shape briefly.
- Pipe small circles onto the baking sheets, allowing them to rest for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Bake the macarons for 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring they do not wobble when touched.
- Beat the softened butter and chosen extract until creamy to prepare the filling.
- Assemble the macarons by piping filling onto half and sandwiching them together, then decorate as desired.
Notes
- These macarons can be flavored with seasonal twists.
- They are visually stunning, perfect for Halloween festivities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg