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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons in Under Two Hours

Enjoy these Christmas Tree Cake Macarons that are as delightful to look at as they are to taste, combining festive flavors and a soft texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness and a smooth texture.
  • 1 cups Almond Flour Gives structure and a nutty taste.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Essential for a light and airy texture.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Helps to stabilize the egg whites.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Stabilizes the meringue.
  • a few drops Green Gel Food Coloring Adds festive color.
For the Creamy Filling
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Offers richness.
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar For sweetness in the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Provides a luscious texture.
  • 1 cups Snack Cakes (crumbled) Adds nostalgic cake flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour into a large bowl, two times.
  2. Beat egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until frothy, then add cream of tartar and gradually add granulated sugar.
  3. Gently fold in green gel food coloring into the meringue.
  4. Carefully fold the dry almond mixture into the meringue until smooth.
  5. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe tree shapes on lined baking sheets.
  6. Allow the piped macarons to rest for 30-60 minutes until they form a dry skin.
  7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes.
  8. Beat butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and crumbled snack cakes.
  9. Assemble the macarons by piping filling onto one shell and sandwiching another shell on top.
  10. Melt white chocolate, drizzle over assembled macarons, and add sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours before serving.

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