Biscoff Cookie Butter Macarons Recipe
Delight in the irresistible Biscoff Cookie Butter Macarons, featuring delicate almond meringue shells filled with a creamy, spiced cookie butter buttercream and a crunchy Biscoff cookie crumble. Perfectly balanced between light and rich, these elegant treats offer a unique twist on classic French macarons.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 26 hours 58 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-24 macarons (10-12 sandwiches) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Macaron Shells
- 100 g Egg Whites (Room temperature for better volume)
- 100 g Granulated Sugar (Adds sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar (Stabilizes egg whites)
- 110 g Almond Flour (Quality brand recommended)
- 200 g Confectioner’s Sugar
- Gel Food Coloring (Optional for visual flair)
Cookie Butter Buttercream
- 100 g Salted Butter (Or unsalted with a pinch of salt)
- 200 g Powdered Sugar
- 100 g Cookie Butter (Main ingredient)
- 1–2 tablespoons Heavy Cream (Adjust for texture)
- Crumbled Biscoff Cookies (For added texture)
- Prepare Macaron Shells: Line two baking sheets with silicone mats. Whip the room temperature egg whites until frothy, gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the almond flour and confectioner’s sugar into the whipped egg whites, incorporating everything thoroughly without deflating the meringue. Add gel food coloring if desired for a visual flair.
- Pipe Macarons: Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Let the shells dry for 16-20 minutes at room temperature until a skin forms; this is crucial for the macarons’ characteristic smooth tops and feet.
- Bake Macaron Shells: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the macarons for 18 minutes, rotating the trays halfway through to ensure even baking.
- Cool Shells: Remove the macarons from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets before handling.
- Make Cookie Butter Buttercream: Beat softened salted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cookie butter, mixing until the filling is smooth and homogenous. Adjust the texture by adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream as needed.
- Assemble Macarons: Pair cooled macaron shells by size. Pipe the cookie butter buttercream onto one shell, sprinkle with crumbled Biscoff cookies for extra texture, and sandwich it with the matching shell.
- Mature Macarons: Place the assembled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours to allow flavors to meld and the texture to perfect before serving.
Notes
- Letting the macaron shells dry before baking is essential to prevent cracking and to develop the signature ‘feet’.
- Use room temperature egg whites to achieve maximum volume for the meringue.
- For best results, use a quality almond flour that is finely ground and blanched.
- Cookie butter can be found at specialty stores or online and is key to achieving the authentic flavor.
- Macarons improve in flavor and texture after resting 24 hours in the fridge.
- Bring assembled macarons to room temperature before serving for optimal taste and texture.
Keywords: Biscoff, Cookie Butter, Macarons, Almond Flour, French Dessert, Sweet Treat, Buttercream