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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for the Holidays

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a vibrant and festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Shell
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for a smooth macaron shell
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can use sunflower seed flour for nut-free option
  • 3 large Egg Whites At room temperature for maximum volume
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Incorporate gradually while whipping egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites during whipping
  • 1 drop Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust for desired vibrancy
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk for lighter alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best taste
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled) Choose flavor that fits festive theme
For Decoration
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate For drizzling, optional
  • 1/4 cup Red and Green Sprinkles For festive flair

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheets
  • sifter
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dry Mix: Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour twice in a large bowl.
  2. Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat room temperature egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually mix in granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
  3. Color Batter: Fold in green gel food coloring until uniformly distributed.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Fold sifted almond flour and powdered sugar into colored egg whites until smooth.
  5. Pipe Shapes: Transfer batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles on lined baking sheets.
  6. Rest: Let piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes.
  8. Cool Shells: Let the baked macarons cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. Make Filling: Beat softened butter, add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and crumbled snack cakes.
  10. Assemble: Pipe filling onto one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
  11. Mature: Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow macarons to reach room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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