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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Brighten Your Holidays

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are a festive, gluten-free treat that combines delightful green shells with a delicious cake-inspired filling, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Can be substituted with sunflower seed flour for a nut-free version.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust according to desired hue.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Lending a creamy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Can be substituted with milk for a lighter option.
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Crumbled Snack Cakes
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 1 cup White Chocolate For drizzling.
  • 1 cup Red and Green Sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup Edible Gold Stars

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • parchment paper
  • oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
  1. Prepare the Dry Mixture: Sift together powdered sugar and almond flour, ensuring all lumps are removed. Set aside.
  2. Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites until frothy, add cream of tartar, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Color the Batter: Incorporate green gel food coloring until you achieve your desired color.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Fold the dry mixture into the egg whites gently until the batter flows smoothly.
  5. Pipe the Shells: Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Rest the Shells: Allow piped macarons to rest for 30-60 minutes until a dry skin forms.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes. Let them cool complete.
  8. Prepare the Filling: Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in remaining filling ingredients until creamy.
  9. Assemble Macarons: Pipe filling on one macaron shell and sandwich with another shell.
  10. Decorate (optional): Drizzle melted white chocolate and sprinkle with decorations.
  11. Mature: Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

These macarons are a delightful addition to your holiday festivities and can be customized with various flavors and decorations.