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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for a Festive Holiday Treat

Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, a charming treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 120 g Powdered Sugar
  • 60 g Almond Flour or sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 3 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 30 g Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 3 drops Green Gel Food Coloring
For the Creamy Filling
  • 113 g Butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 120 ml Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour into a mixing bowl.
  2. Whip the egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Add green gel food coloring, then fold in the dry ingredients until well combined.
  4. Pipe the macaron batter into desired shapes on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  5. Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  6. Bake at 300°F for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway through.
  7. Cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat the softened butter, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and snack cakes.
  9. Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich with the other half.
  10. (Optional) Drizzle melted white chocolate over assembled macarons and add festive decorations.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are a delightful holiday treat that can be customized with various fillings and decorations.

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