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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Festive Joy

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are festive delights that promise a joyful baking experience and a deliciously eye-catching dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted for a smooth finish
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can replace with sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Add gradually while whipping
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Essential for stabilizing egg whites
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust quantity to preferred shade
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for filling) Sifted for a lump-free mixture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best taste
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Full-fat for richer texture
  • a pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Snack Cakes (crumbled) For nostalgic flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together at least twice.
  2. Whip egg whites using a mixer until foamy, then add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently add green gel food coloring to meringue and fold in the sifted almond flour mixture until smooth.
  4. Pipe tree shapes or circles onto parchment-lined sheets and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Bake at 300°F for 14-16 minutes; cool completely before removing from the sheet.
  6. Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in sifted powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt.
  7. Pair macaron shells and pipe filling onto one half, then sandwich with the other half.
  8. Optional: Decorate with melted white chocolate and sprinkles.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements. Allow resting time before baking for the best results.

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