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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons: Festive Fun for Your Holiday Table

Delight in the festive charm of Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, a vibrant treat that enhances your holiday table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar Sifted
  • 1 cup almond flour Sifted
  • 3 large egg whites Room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 to 2 drops green gel food coloring Adjust for desired shade
For the Filling
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup crumbled snack cakes Optional
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 1 cup white chocolate Melted for drizzle
  • ½ cup red and green sprinkles
  • 1 each edible gold star For decoration

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Round piping tip
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Macaron Shells
  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice, then set aside.
  2. Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in green gel food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
  4. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg whites until the batter flows thickly.
  5. Pipe macaron batter onto parchment-lined sheets, shaping into trees or circles.
  6. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  7. Let macarons cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling and Assembly
  1. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt.
  2. Optionally, fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  3. Pair cooled shells, piping filling onto one and sandwiching with another.
  4. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with decorations. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Sift ingredients properly and use room temperature egg whites for best results. Allow macarons to form a skin before baking to avoid cracks.

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