Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of Jack Skellington Macarons, perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. These enchanting cookies feature a crisp outer shell and a soft, chewy center filled with a delicious ghostly filling. With their spooky appearance and delightful flavor, these macarons will be the star of your dessert table, bringing smiles and sweet magic to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Black gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue until well combined. Add black food coloring as desired.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, tapping to remove air bubbles.
- Let macarons rest for 30 minutes until a skin forms. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- For the filling, mix softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy; adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pair two macaron shells with filling and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg