Description
Delicate French macarons featuring chewy almond shells infused with Oreo crumbs, filled with a rich, creamy Oreo buttercream for the ultimate cookies-and-cream treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Oreo cookie crumbs (filling removed)
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 3–4 tablespoons Oreo cookie crumbs (filling removed, for buttercream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a food processor, pulse almond flour, powdered sugar, and Oreo crumbs until finely mixed. Sift into a bowl, discarding large pieces.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the almond-Oreo mixture into the meringue in three parts until the batter flows slowly like lava.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe 1-inch circles onto the trays, spacing them 1 inch apart. Tap trays to remove air bubbles.
- Let the piped shells rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until the tops form a skin and are no longer sticky.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes, rotating trays halfway. Allow shells to cool completely before removing.
- To make the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, Oreo crumbs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add milk as needed for consistency.
- Pipe buttercream onto the flat side of one macaron shell and sandwich with another.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the macaron batter; it should flow slowly off the spatula.
- Allow the macarons to mature in the fridge overnight for ideal texture and flavor.
- You can crush Oreo crumbs extra fine to prevent lumps in the shells.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
