Black Cat Macarons Recipe for Halloween

These delightful Black Cat Macarons are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. With their charming black color and adorable cat faces, they make a great addition to any Halloween-themed dessert ideas.

This recipe is straightforward and will guide you through making these delicious almond meringue cookies filled with a rich chocolate ganache. They are sure to impress your guests at any Halloween gathering.

Spooky Black Cat Macarons Recipe

These macarons feature a crisp shell with a soft interior, filled with a smooth chocolate ganache. The recipe yields about 20 macarons and takes approximately 1.5 hours from start to finish, making it a delightful Halloween recipe to try.

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 black gel food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
Candy eyes for decoration
Black edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Make the Macaron Batter: In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Add black gel food coloring and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gently fold in the almond flour mixture until fully incorporated.
Pipe the Macarons: Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each. Tap the baking sheets on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
Bake the Macarons: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 15-18 minutes, or until they have risen and the tops are firm. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets.
Prepare the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour over the chopped dark chocolate and let sit for a minute. Stir until smooth and let cool until thickened.
Assemble the Macarons: Pair the macaron shells by size. Pipe a small amount of chocolate ganache onto the flat side of one shell and top with another shell. Decorate with candy eyes and sprinkle with black edible glitter if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your Black Cat Macarons as a spooky treat for Halloween!