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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Magical Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Sweeten Your Holidays

Indulge in these delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons, a whimsical treat that captivates the holiday spirit.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macarons
  • 1 cup almond flour Substitution: sunflower seed flour for nut-free option.
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites Make sure they're at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
  • a few drops green food coloring Gives festive hue.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 0.5 cups butter Creamy base.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cups heavy cream Or milk.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: Decorate with festive sprinkles.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg whites.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract, and green food coloring.
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  8. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes until they develop a firm outer shell.
  9. Allow the macarons to cool completely before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Pair and fill the centers with buttercream frosting.
  11. Chill in the fridge for an optimal flavor melding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature egg whites and do not skip the resting time before baking. Macarons can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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