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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons: A Festive Holiday Treat

Delight everyone this holiday season with Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, a festive treat that's both beautiful and vegetarian-friendly.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and helps achieve a smooth texture
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Provides structure and a nutty flavor
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature for optimal volume
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens egg whites to stiff peaks
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring For festive color
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for fluffy consistency
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Enriches the filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes Offers nostalgic flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Sifter
  • Electric Mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by sifting the powdered sugar and almond flour together twice to ensure a fine, lump-free texture.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add the cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Once egg whites are at stiff peaks, gently fold in green gel food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  4. Carefully fold the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into the egg whites until the batter flows like lava.
  5. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe desired shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Allow piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms on their surface.
  7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake rested macarons for 14–16 minutes.
  8. To prepare the creamy filling, beat the softened butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  9. Once shells are cooled, pipe filling onto the flat side of one shell and sandwich with another shell.
  10. Drizzle melted white chocolate over assembled macarons and sprinkle with holiday-themed decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Macarons should be refrigerated for at least 24 hours after assembly for best flavor.

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