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Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Holiday Cheer

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Holiday Cheer

Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons for Holiday Cheer are vibrant, festive treats perfectly capturing the essence of the holiday season.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Substitute with sunflower seed flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Use fine powdered sugar for perfect texture.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Regular granulated sugar works best.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Bring to room temperature.
  • a few drops Green Food Coloring Feel free to choose any color for a fun twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a nuttier flavor.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 0.5 cup Butter Unsalted butter gives better control over sweetness.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Use as needed for consistency.
  • as needed Milk or Cream Add more for a smoother texture.
For Decoration
  • as desired Decorative Sprinkles Choose colors that complement your holiday theme.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

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 bowl.
  3. Beat the egg whites in a mixing bowl until foamy and gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the beaten egg whites and mix in vanilla extract and food coloring.
  5. Pipe small tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
  6. Allow the piped macarons to rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  7. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes and let cool completely.
  8. Prepare the buttercream filling by creaming butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
  9. Assemble the macarons by matching shells and piping filling between them.
  10. Decorate with sprinkles on the buttercream filling before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are easy to customize with different flavors and colors for festive occasions.

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