Pumpkin Pie Macarons
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Pie Macarons. These elegant French treats are filled with a creamy pumpkin spice frosting and feature adorable pie crust cutouts, making them perfect for any gathering or as a sweet surprise during a busy weeknight. Not only are they visually stunning, but their rich pumpkin flavor combined with warm spices creates an irresistible combination that will leave everyone wanting more. Gather your loved ones for a fun baking session and enjoy these festive macarons that celebrate the essence of autumn!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 106 grams of almond meal
- 106 grams powdered sugar
- 41 grams of egg whites
- 45 grams of egg whites
- 115 grams of granulated sugar
- 79 grams of water
- Dash of cream of tartar or lemon juice for stabilizing
- Orange and brown powdered or gel food coloring
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp ice cold water
- Granulated sugar and cinnamon for dusting (optional)
- 1/2 cup organic shortening or vegan butter (you can also use regular butter)
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp confectioners sugar
- Seeds from 1/4 vanilla bean (or gf vanilla)
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Clean your mixing bowl and whisk with vinegar to ensure no residue remains.
- Measure all ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale.
- Combine almond meal and powdered sugar; sift once to remove lumps.
- Heat granulated sugar and water until it reaches 248°F while whipping egg whites to soft peaks.
- Gently fold the meringue into the almond mixture until smooth while avoiding over-mixing.
- Pipe 1½ inch rounds onto lined baking sheets and let rest until dry to touch.
- Bake in a preheated oven until shells form feet; cool completely before removing from parchment.
- Prepare frosting by mixing shortening (or butter), powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, spices, and salt until fluffy.
- Assemble by piping frosting onto one shell and topping with another shell.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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