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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Brighten Your Holidays

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a festive treat featuring a vibrant green color and a delicious buttercream filling.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour A key ingredient for that signature chewy texture.
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the macarons and adds a smooth finish.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 3 large egg whites Aged at room temperature for 24 hours for the perfect meringue.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar To create the meringue's stiff peaks.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm, inviting flavor.
  • green gel food coloring Add to your desired shade for a festive look.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened to ensure a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted Gives the filling a fluffy texture and sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream Makes the buttercream rich and decadent.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling) For extra flavor enhancement.
For Decoration
  • edible glitter or sprinkles Optional, but they make the macarons sparkle like holiday magic!
  • red candies or small fruit chews Perfect for mimicking ornaments on your Christmas tree macarons.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy, then gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring into the meringue.
  5. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in three additions.
  6. Pipe small circles of batter onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Allow the macarons to rest for 30-60 minutes until a smooth skin forms.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes.
  9. Cool the macarons completely on the sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then add sifted powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
  11. Pipe the buttercream filling onto one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
  12. Decorate with edible glitter and red candies to resemble ornaments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Allowing the egg whites to age improves the meringue. Be gentle when folding mixtures and do not skip resting time for best macaron results.

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