Cotton Candy Macarons
Delightful macarons infused with whimsical cotton candy flavor, perfect for parties or sweet treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Food coloring (light blue or pink)
- Buttercream frosting (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- Whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy, then gradually add the granulated sugar while whisking to achieve stiff peaks.
- Fold in the almond flour mixture, being careful not to deflate the meringue. Add vanilla extract, cotton candy flavoring, and food coloring.
- Pipe small rounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow them to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes until the shells are dry and lift off easily.
- Cool the macarons completely on the baking sheet.
- Assemble by spreading or piping buttercream frosting between two shells.
Notes
For best results, age egg whites and ensure dry conditions while making macarons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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