Description
Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are whimsical holiday treats that combine delightful flavors and festive charm. With their vibrant green hue and creamy buttercream filling, these macarons evoke warm memories of Christmas mornings. They’re surprisingly simple to make and will impress family and friends alike, serving as a stunning centerpiece for your holiday dessert table or a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Green food coloring gel (as needed)
- ½ cup vanilla buttercream filling
Instructions
- Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar while whipping until glossy, stiff peaks form.
- Mix in green food coloring gel to achieve your desired shade.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg whites until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pipe small circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes until a dry shell forms.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then fill half with buttercream and sandwich with another macaron.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
Keywords: For unique flavors, experiment with different fillings like chocolate ganache or flavored buttercreams. Decorate with festive sprinkles for an extra holiday touch.