Description
These Snickerdoodle Macarons are a delightful twist on the classic French treat, combining the flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie with a delicate macaron shell. Light, airy almond cookies filled with a sweet and spiced cinnamon buttercream, these macarons are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the macaron shells:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the cinnamon buttercream filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Optional topping:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the macaron shells: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar together into a bowl, then whisk in the cinnamon.
- Make the meringue: In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating, gradually adding granulated sugar. Beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fold in the dry ingredients: Gently fold in the dry mixture in thirds, using a spatula. Continue folding until the batter flows like lava and forms ribbons that dissolve into the surface after 10 seconds.
- Pipe and bake: Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, tap to release air bubbles, and let sit until a skin forms.
- Prepare the filling: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the macarons: Transfer the filling to a piping bag and pipe onto half the shells. Top with remaining shells to form sandwiches.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for 24 hours to mature before serving.
- Bring to room temperature before eating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
