Description
Delight in the magic of the holidays with these festive Santa Claus Macarons! These charming treats feature delicate almond meringue shells filled with luscious buttercream, perfect for sharing at any holiday gathering. Their vibrant colors and whimsical designs will surely bring joy to friends and family alike, making them a must-have addition to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Food coloring gel (red and green)
- 1 cup buttercream filling (flavored as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar twice for a smooth texture.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Divide the meringue and fold in food coloring gel gently until fully incorporated without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into piping bags fitted with round tips. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm to touch. Allow macarons to cool completely before filling with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Experiment with fillings like peppermint or chocolate ganache for unique flavors. Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whipping. Let piped macarons rest for about 30 minutes before baking to achieve perfect feet.