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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for a Merry Holiday Treat

Delight in Christmas Tree Cake Macarons that bring festive vibes and sweet memories during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 ¾ cups Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and structure
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Nutty base; substitute with sunflower seed flour for nut-free
  • 3 large Egg Whites Use room temperature for best results
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Stabilizes egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon Cream of Tartar Helps stabilize egg whites
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Optional for festive appeal
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and depth
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream Creates a rich texture
  • a pinch Salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ cup Crumpled Snack Cakes Infuses nostalgic holiday flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping Bags
  • baking sheets
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour twice into a bowl.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add cream of tartar and sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in green gel food coloring and combine with sifted mixture, ensuring a smooth batter.
  4. Pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets, spacing them appropriately.
  5. Allow piped shells to rest at room temperature until dry to the touch.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F and bake the macarons for 14 to 16 minutes.
  7. Cool macarons completely on baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks.
  8. Beat filling ingredients until fluffy, then fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  9. Pipe filling onto one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
  10. Decorate assembled macarons with melted chocolate and sprinkles.
  11. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 24 hours to mature flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure batter flows like lava for best texture; resting period is crucial for proper rise.

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