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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons: Festive Bites of Holiday Joy

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are festive bites perfect for the holiday season, showcasing cheerful flavors and colorful presentations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Ensure to sift to remove lumps for a smooth texture.
  • 1 cups Almond Flour Key ingredient for achieving the macaron's texture and flavor.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Use room temperature for best volume.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Gradually add for better incorporation.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Cream of Tartar Can be omitted if using fresh eggs.
  • few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust amount for desired color intensity.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cups Butter Use softened butter for easy mixing.
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar Enhances the richness of the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth and flavor to the filling.
  • a pinch Salt Balances sweetness in the filling.
  • 0.5 cups Crumpled Snack Cakes Use your favorite flavor for variation.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Adjust for desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together through a fine mesh strainer, twice, and set aside.
  2. Whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently mix in green gel food coloring; fold in sifted powdered sugar and almond flour mixture until smooth.
  4. Pipe Christmas tree shapes onto lined baking sheets, rest for 30-60 minutes until skin forms.
  5. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C); bake macarons for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway through.
  6. Beat softened butter until fluffy, mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, salt, and crumbled snack cakes.
  7. Pipe filling onto half of the shells and sandwich with remaining shells; drizzle with white chocolate and decorations.
  8. Store assembled macarons in an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use a round piping tip for uniform shapes and ensure to rest the macarons for the best texture.

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