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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Holiday Joy

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are charming, festive treats blending whimsy and elegance, perfect for holiday joy.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 20 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Shell
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and structure.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Provides a nutty flavor.
  • 3 large Egg Whites At room temperature.
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens meringue.
  • 1 tsp Green Gel Food Coloring For festive color.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes For nostalgic flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • whisk
  • Sifter
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add cream of tartar and sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
  3. Fold in green gel food coloring and sifted almond flour mixture until glossy.
  4. Pipe tree shapes or circles onto baking sheets and tap to release air bubbles.
  5. Rest piped batter at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 14-16 minutes.
  7. Beat softened butter until fluffy. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt, then fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  8. Pair macaron shells, pipe filling onto one flat side, sandwich with another shell.
  9. Optional: Melt white chocolate and drizzle over macarons, add decorations.
  10. Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal beating and don’t skip the resting step for best results.

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