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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Festive Cheer

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons combine vibrant colors and delightful flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Maturation Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Sifted
  • 3 large Egg Whites Fresh, room-temperature
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust to desired hue
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes Any flavor
Optional Decorations
  • 1 oz White Chocolate For drizzling
  • 1/4 cup Sprinkles Red and green for festivity

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour into a large bowl. Repeat the sifting twice.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in green gel food coloring until evenly mixed. Then, gently add almond flour and powdered sugar mixture, combining until smooth.
  4. Transfer batter to a piping bag. Pipe tree shapes on parchment-lined baking sheets, letting them sit for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake macarons for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway through.
  6. Beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  7. Turn half of the cooled macaron shells upside down. Pipe filling onto each shell and sandwich with another shell.
  8. Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

For the best texture, allow macarons to mature in the fridge and serve cold or at room temperature.

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