These Pumpkin Pie Macarons combine the classic French macaron with the flavors of a traditional pumpkin dessert. Perfect for fall gatherings, these macaron cookies are a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving desserts.

With a creamy pumpkin filling and a hint of spice, they make a unique and fun Thanksgiving dessert that will impress your guests. This recipe is a great way to incorporate pumpkin recipes dessert into your baked dessert recipes.

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Macarons

These macarons feature a delicate almond shell filled with a spiced pumpkin buttercream, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The recipe yields about 20 macarons and takes approximately 1.5 hours from start to finish, including baking and cooling time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make the Macaron Batter: In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites until the mixture flows like lava.
3. Pipe the Macarons: Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet. Tap the baking sheet on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
4. Bake: Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until they have risen and formed feet. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
5. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and mix until smooth.
6. Assemble the Macarons: Pair up the macaron shells and pipe a dollop of pumpkin filling onto the flat side of one shell. Top with another shell to create a sandwich.
7. Serve: Allow the assembled macarons to sit for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld. Serve at room temperature.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 20 macarons
• Calories: 90 kcal per macaron
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 12g