Chai Spiced Macarons

These Chai Spiced Macarons are a delightful twist on the classic French macaron. They are infused with the warm and aromatic flavors of chai tea, making them a perfect treat for tea lovers.

Ingredients:

• 150g almond flour
• 150g powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites about 90g
• 100g granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Chai tea bags for steeping

Instructions:

Make the chai spice blend first

Tea leaves can be taken out by opening the chai tea bags

Tea leaves, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground black pepper should all be combined in a small bowl

To make your own chai spice mix, thoroughly mix

Into a large bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour

To the dry ingredients, add two egg whites and the vanilla extract

Mix until the mixture resembles a thick paste

Whip the remaining egg white with granulated sugar in a different bowl to form stiff peaks for an Italian meringue

To achieve this, bring water and sugar to 240 degrees Fahrenheit 115 degrees Celsius in a saucepan, then pour the mixture into the whipped egg white and beat until it cools

Till it is completely combined, gently fold the chai spice blend into the almond paste mixture

Take care not to blend too much

To loosen the mixture, fold in a third of the Italian meringue into the almond mixture

After that, gradually fold in the leftover meringue until the batter is glossy and smooth

Spoon the macaron batter into a piping bag and insert the round tip into the bag

Pipe tiny circles onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet

To release any trapped air, tap the baking sheet several times against the counter

For the macarons to form a skin, let them rest for roughly half an hour

Set the oven temperature to 300F 150C

The macarons should be baked for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are set but not browned and have formed feet

After taking the macarons out of the oven, allow them to cool fully on the baking sheet

After the macarons have cooled, carefully take them off of the parchment paper

For added flavor, you can choose to fill the macarons with ganache or buttercream infused with chai spices

Savor your homemade macarons with chai spices!