Honey Cinnamon Macarons

Winter flavors in a French guise. The warmth of honey and cinnamon meets elegant almond meringue. Honey acts as a natural invert sugar in the filling, keeping the ganache soft and moist.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 75 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Digital Scale
  • Piping Bag
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nut

Instructions

1

Ganache: Boil cream with honey/cinnamon, pour over chocolate, stir smooth. Chill.

Tip: Hot cream melts cocoa butter for emulsion.
2

Sift almond/powdered sugar. Whip whites/sugar to stiff peaks.

Tip: Stable meringue is key.
3

Macaronage until lava stage. Pipe rounds.

Tip: Batter flow controls shape.
4

Rest 30 mins, bake at 300°F (150°C) for 12-15 mins. Cool.

Tip: Skin enables 'feet' formation.
5

Fill and mature 24 hours.

Tip: Shells absorb moisture and soften.

Recipe FAQ

Why hollow shells?
Over-baking or too high temp causes rapid rise then collapse.
Not drying?
High humidity hinders skin formation. Use a dehumidifier or wait longer.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 3 large Egg Whites
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 oz White Chocolate