Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder (for decoration)
- Candy eyes (for decoration)
- Red candy noses (such as red M&Ms)
- Chocolate sprinkles (for antlers)
Instructions
- Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in vanilla.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until fully combined.
- Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let them rest until a skin forms.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-18 minutes until shiny and risen; cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream until boiling, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth; let cool to thicken.
- Pair up macarons, fill with ganache, sandwich together, and decorate with candy eyes and noses.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg