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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons You’ll Love to Make

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are vibrant, vegetarian-friendly, and perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 20 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar always sift
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or sunflower seed flour for nut allergies
  • 4 large Egg Whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar mix gradually
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar stabilizes the meringue
  • 5 drops Green Gel Food Coloring adjust for desired intensity
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes choose seasonal favorite

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Sift together the powdered sugar and almond flour in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar, then granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently add green gel food coloring and fold in the sifted mixture until the batter flows like lava.
  4. Pipe the macaron batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming tree shapes or circles.
  5. Let the piped shells rest for 30 to 60 minutes until they form a skin.
  6. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14 to 16 minutes.
  7. Beat the softened butter until creamy, then blend in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt.
  8. Pipe filling onto one macaron shell and sandwich it with another shell.
  9. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over macarons, adding sprinkles if desired.
  10. Refrigerate the assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, these macarons offer a delightful mix of flavors and textures while being a fun activity for kids.

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