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Spicy Cinnamon Heart Candy Macarons

Delicious Spicy Cinnamon Heart Candy Macarons for Fall Bliss

These Spicy Cinnamon Heart Candy Macarons blend fall spices with elegant macaron shells, making them a standout treat for any gathering.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 112 grams Almond flour For nut-free, substitute with sunflower seed flour.
  • 200 grams Powdered sugar No substitutions needed.
  • 50 grams Castor sugar Similar to superfine sugar.
  • 100 grams Egg whites (aged) Substituting with liquid egg whites is not recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar No suitable substitutes.
  • 1 drop Pink gel food coloring Optional; can be omitted.
For the Filling
  • 200 grams White baking chocolate For dairy-free version, use dairy-free white chocolate.
  • 100 milliliters Heavy cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free option.
  • 50 grams Whole cinnamon heart candies No direct substitution recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon No direct substitutes.
  • 50 grams Unsalted butter For dairy-free, substitute with vegan butter.
  • 30 grams Cinnamon heart candies (finely crushed) Optional decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bags
  • fine sieve
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Cinnamon Heart Candy Macarons
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and powdered sugar. Sieve the mixture to ensure there are no lumps.
  2. In another bowl, add aged egg whites and cream of tartar. Whip on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add castor sugar to the whipped egg whites, continuing to mix on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2-4 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the whipped egg whites in three parts using a spatula until smooth, about 20-25 folds.
  5. Add pink gel food coloring with a toothpick into the batter and mix gently until desired shade is reached.
  6. Prepare a piping bag with a round tip and fill it with the macaron batter. Pipe heart shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  7. Let the piped shells rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they form a skin and feel dry.
  8. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and bake the macaron shells for 15-20 minutes, watching for them to rise.
  9. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, pour over the chopped white baking chocolate, stirring until smooth. Mix in whole cinnamon hearts and ground cinnamon, set aside to cool.
  10. Once the macaron shells are cool, match them into pairs and fill each shell with the cinnamon chocolate filling, pressing them gently together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

These macarons can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, though they may lose crispiness. Unfilled macaron shells can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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