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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Enchant Your Festivities

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons blend soft, chewy texture with luscious filling, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted twice for smoothness
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Nut-free option: swap with sunflower seed flour
  • 4 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 2 drops Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust to desired hue
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate Snack Cakes Crumpled for filling

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • baking sheet
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together in a bowl, ensuring to sift twice. Set aside.
  2. Whip the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Fold in green gel food coloring and almond flour mixture in three parts until the batter flows smoothly.
  4. Pipe tree shapes or circles on a lined baking sheet and tap to release air bubbles.
  5. Rest the piped macarons at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they feel dry.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway.
  7. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt. Fold in crumbled chocolate snack cakes.
  8. Pipe filling onto half of the shells and sandwich with the remaining shells. Optionally drizzle with white chocolate.
  9. Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving for improved texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow macarons to mature in the fridge for enhanced flavor.

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