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Halloween Spider Web Macarons

Delicate French macarons decorated with a spooky spider web design, perfect for Halloween parties and themed desserts.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French, Halloween
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond flour sifted
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for spider web design
  • black or orange food coloring
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, for filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for filling
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream to adjust filling consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping bag with round tip
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar to remove lumps.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add granulated sugar, continue until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla.
  3. Gently fold almond flour mixture into egg whites until batter flows slowly.
  4. Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Tap sheet to release air bubbles.
  5. Mix cocoa with water/food coloring. Draw spider webs on macarons with toothpick or piping tip.
  6. Rest macarons 30–60 minutes until skins form. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
  7. Beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for filling. Add heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
  8. Pipe filling onto half the shells and sandwich with remaining shells.

Notes

Use a template for uniform macaron size. Store in airtight container up to 3 days.