gingerbread macarons

Remember when macarons were ‘on trend’ and everyone went a bit nutso for a while as every bakery seemed to offer multiple flavours and bulk packs? Thankfully, we don’t follow trends – we know good food sticks around and are thrilled these French treats haven’t gone anywhere.

If you’ve never made them before, here’s the perfect recipe for you: food blogger Lydia of Island Bakes has put together a scrummy holiday recipe for gingerbread macarons, and just reading the ingredient list is enough to make your mouth water. 

Lydia does caution that macarons can be a bit fiddly to make, but don’t let that deter you. Even if they turn out a tad misshapen, you’ve made freaking macarons, and the smell of ginger and cinnamon will have your loved ones flocking towards your kitchen for more.

To accompany you while you embark on your next culinary quest, we’ve cooked up some lovely kitchen merch, including three colourful tea towels and a flower-power apron. Find the lot over at the frankie shop.