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