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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Festive Cheer

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are whimsical treats that capture the essence of the holiday season, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Flour For nut-free, substitute with sunflower seed flour.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 2 drops Green Gel Food Coloring
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted for best flavor control.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Crumpled Snack Cakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by sifting powdered sugar and almond flour together twice in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat the egg whites at medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, beating until stiff peaks form (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Gently fold in green gel food coloring, then gradually incorporate the sifted almond flour mixture until the batter flows like lava.
  4. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes on a lined baking sheet. Tap the baking sheet to release air bubbles.
  5. Let the piped shells rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until dry to the touch.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake the shells for 14-16 minutes. Cool completely on parchment paper.
  7. Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, salt, and crumbled snack cakes.
  8. Pipe filling onto one macaron shell, sandwich with another, and optionally drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkles.
  9. Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 24 hours to mature the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store macarons at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze unfilled shells for up to 2 months.

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