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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons That Wow in Every Bite

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are delightful festive treats that capture holiday cheer and flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or substitute with sunflower seed flour for a nut-free option
  • 3 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring
Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Silicone Mat
  • Fine Sieve
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Meringue Preparation
  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together in a large bowl twice to ensure a smooth mixture.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat room temperature egg whites until frothy. Gradually add cream of tartar and then granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in green gel food coloring gently into the meringue.
Batter Preparation
  1. Carefully fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the meringue until a flowing batter forms.
  2. Pipe tree shapes or circles of about 1.5 inches in diameter on lined baking sheets.
  3. Let piped macarons rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes, rotating trays halfway.
  2. Allow macarons to cool on baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling and Assembly
  1. Beat softened butter in a bowl until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Fold in crumbled snack cakes.
  2. Pair similar-sized macarons and pipe filling between them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your egg whites are at room temperature and do not skip the resting phase before baking.

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