Elegant Matcha Green Macarons – Festive Holiday Treat

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cups almond flour ($0.06)
• • ⅞ cup powdered sugar ($0.045)
• • 3 ⅞ large egg whites ($0.75)
• • ⅞ tsp matcha powder ($0.03)
• • ⅞ tsp salt ($0.001)
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp granulated sugar ($0.16)
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp heavy cream ($0.75)
• • 1 ⅞ tsp vanilla extract ($0.17)
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened ($2.80)
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp milk ($0.50)

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift almond flour, powdered sugar, matcha powder, and salt into a bowl until smooth and lump-free.

2. 2

   In a stand mixer, whip egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff, glossy peaks.

3. 3

   Gently fold sifted dry ingredients into whipped egg whites in three batches until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe 1½-inch rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets.

4. 4

   Let piped macarons rest 30 minutes until a skin forms. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely before filling.

5. 5

   Beat butter, heavy cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in matcha powder until fully incorporated.

6. 6

   Pair shells by size. Pipe a dollop of filling onto one shell and sandwich with another. Dust with matcha powder before serving.