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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons to Brighten Your Holidays

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are charming, festive, and full of delightful almond flavor, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Substitute with sunflower seed flour for nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Helps create a smooth batter without lumps.
  • 2 large Egg Whites Must be at room temperature for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Stabilizes the egg whites.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall taste.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Enhances the almond flavor.
  • a few drops Green Food Coloring Adjust to your desired hue.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Adjusts the consistency.
  • optional Flavoring Can use peppermint extract or other flavors.
For the Decoration
  • as desired Sprinkles Optional decoration for added flair.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Pastry bag
  • Round piping tip

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the almond flour and powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl to ensure there are no lumps.
  3. Beat egg whites using an electric mixer until frothy, gradually add granulated sugar, and whip until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites, then add vanilla and almond extracts, and green food coloring.
  5. Pipe tree shapes onto the baking sheets, aiming for about 2 inches in height. Let them sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes until risen and firm but not browned.
  7. Allow macarons to cool completely on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Match up pairs of shells by size and fill with buttercream, then sandwich together.
  9. Decorate with colorful sprinkles and let flavors meld for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months as unfilled shells.

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