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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons You’ll Love to Make

Delight in these Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, a festive treat that embodies the spirit of the season in every delightful bite.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to eliminate lumps
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Finely ground for ideal texture
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Added gradually
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar For stability
  • a few drops Gel Food Coloring (Green) For festive color
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy incorporation
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled) Optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Optional decorative drizzle

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • Mixer
  • sifter
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Dry Ingredients: Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together in a large bowl twice to achieve a fine mixture.
  2. Whip Egg Whites: Beat the room-temperature egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Color and Fold: Gently add gel food coloring to the whipped egg whites, then fold in the sifted dry mixture.
  4. Pipe Shapes: Transfer macaron batter to a piping bag and pipe onto lined baking sheets, tapping to release air bubbles.
  5. Rest: Allow the piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake macarons for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  7. Make Filling: Beat softened butter, then add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and crumbled snack cakes.
  8. Assemble Macarons: Pair cooled macaron shells, pipe filling onto one and sandwich with another, optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate.
  9. Mature: Store assembled macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and follow each step carefully for perfect macarons.

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