Pumpkin Macarons
As promised, I have another pumpkin recipe for you this week! This one is a little more fancy and so, so tasty! Take a look at these pumpkin macarons with cinnamon brown sugar frosting!
The hubs couldn't get enough of these macarons. He informed me that I should be selling them. I told him, just like I always tell him, macarons are far too expensive to make. No one would want to pay the price. Am I right? Yes, I think I am.
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After I piped this beautiful cookies, I immediately dusted them with pumpkin pie spice. I used that itty bitty strainer that you see in the pictures. It added additional flavor and a little something something to the tops of these cookies.
So, I wanted to share with you the struggle. It's real. This is how picture day goes in our house.
Don't let that precious face fool you. He causes havoc.
..and gets caught in the act.
So when you notice little things in my pictures being changed or moved around, don't be surprised. It's probably Lucian helping with the props. He's super handy in that sense.
These macarons would go well on the dessert table this holiday right next to the peanut butter pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice cake. I think your guests would be pleasantly surprised with the new pumpkin recipes.
Pumpkin Macarons with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting
Ingredients
Pumpkin Macarons
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
- 4 T. pumpkin powder
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¾ cup light brown sugar , packed
- ¼ cup cinnamon chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ - 2 ½ T. milk
- pumpkin pie spice for garnish
Instructions
Macaron shell
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. If you choose to make a template to follow, make for rows of four circles with a pencil. Flip the parchment paper over so the pencil doesn't get into the food.
- Sift together the almond flour, pumpkin powdered, and powdered sugar. If you can't find almond flour you can always make it with almonds and a food processor. Finely grind the almonds and sift through a fine mesh sifter. Discard or snack on any large pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in egg whites. Turn on high and beat until the egg whites form a soft peak meringue.
- Add in the granulated sugar, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix on high until a stiff peak meringue forms.
- Very lightly and carefully fold in a third of the almond flour mixture into the meringue with a spatula. All together you'll want to have about 45 turns. If you don't mix enough the macaron shell will be extremely fluffy and cracked. If you over mix, the macaron shell will be extremely flat and might not form a foot.
- Repeat with the rest of the almond flour mixture.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Fill a piping bag with the macaron shell filling. I just used a coupler on the end of my piping bag. Pipe macaron shells on the baking sheet. Dust the tops of your shells with pumpkin pie spice. I used a small strainer and sprinkled the spice threw it to avoid clumps.
- Let the macarons dry until they are no longer tacky to the touch. It will take 20 minutes to 1 hour. If you don't let them completely dry, they can also crack.
- Place in the oven for about 18 minutes until they no longer stick to the parchment paper.
- Let the macaron shells cool.
Frosting
- In a saucepan, add in butter and brown sugar. Place over medium heat and heat until butter is completely melted.
- Add in the cinnamon chips once the butter is melted. Remove from the heat and stir until all the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Place into a mixing bowl and mix on low until the mixture is cooled off, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the powdered sugar and 1 ½ tablespoons of milk. If the mixture is too thick add another ½ to 1 tablespoon of milk. If it's still too thick, add ½ tablespoon of milk at a time to get the desired consistency. Mix on low until the powdered sugar is incorporated and turn on high and whip for another minute.
- Place frosting in a piping back with a straight tip. You can also use a sandwich bag with a corner cut out. Pipe a circle in the middle of the macaron shell. Carefully press the top shell on and squish the filling to the outer edges. I twisted mine to avoide the shells from cracking.
Notes
Nutrition
(Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.)
Here's the pumpkin powder that I used for these macarons!
i love macarons. this recipe looks simple enough to follow! thanks!
I just wanted to let you know that you are featured at #FoodieFridays this week! I'll be spreading some extra sharing love around for you!
aww! Thank you so much! 😀 😀
I think you're right about the macarons! They really are a labor of love, and most people have no idea what goes into it. Yours look so professional--those feet are perfect!
aww! Thank you so much!
Wow, I love the look and sound of these! They just look so perfect!!!
Thank you! They were so good! Definitely a great fall treat!
These are GORGEOUS, Miranda! You make macarons look so easy! I have to say, I've never tried making macarons, but this makes me want to!!!!
Thank you so much, Sarah! Give them a try! They are so delicious!
The one small problem with serving these for Thanksgiving is that no one would notice if you snuck one as you made them. But if you give this mom a cookie...she might just eat them all:p I would be honored if you would consider linking up at #FoodieFridays this week!
hahah! I know the feeling. I get a little crazy especially with macarons! lol I'll hop over now and check it out!
Wow! You have my admiration! Making macarons is something which I have never been able to get perfect, and your recipe and photos are really good! Thank you for your inspiration for me to try them again!
aww! Thank you! I'm so happy I inspired you to get back in there and try making some macarons again! 😀
I just bought a macroon baking mat. I think this will be the recipe I use to break it in.
Wow a macaron baking mat! I think I need one of those. It would definitely come in handy! I hope you gave these a try!