Peppermint Red Velvet Macarons

With these delightful Peppermint Red Velvet Macarons, you can get into the holiday spirit. The delicate red velvet macaron shell is paired with a refreshing peppermint cream filling in these elegant and festive treats.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Red gel food coloring
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk
• Crushed peppermint candies for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy

Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form

Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites, being careful not to overmix

Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a few drops of red gel food coloring

Fold until the batter is smooth and evenly colored

Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip

Pipe small circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet

Let the piped circles sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to form a skin

Preheat your oven to 300F 150C

Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes, or until they are set but not browned

While the macarons cool, prepare the peppermint cream filling

In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth

Mix in the vanilla extract and milk

Transfer the peppermint filling into a piping bag

Once the macarons have cooled completely, pair them up by size

Pipe a small amount of the peppermint filling onto one macaron and sandwich it with another

Roll the edges of the macarons in crushed peppermint candies for a festive touch

Store the filled macarons in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld

Serve and enjoy these delightful Peppermint Red Velvet Macarons!