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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons You Can Make Today

Enjoy festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons that bring holiday cheer with delightful flavors and vibrant presentation.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 240 grams Powdered Sugar Provides sweetness and a smooth texture
  • 120 grams Almond Flour Adds structure and a nutty flavor
  • 4 large Egg Whites Use room-temperature for best results
  • 150 grams Granulated Sugar No substitutions necessary
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Critical for maintaining meringue quality
  • 1 teaspoon Green Gel Food Coloring Adjust quantity based on desired vibrancy
For the Filling
  • 113 grams Butter Ensure softened for easy mixing
  • 240 milliliters Heavy Cream Necessary for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a delicious alternative
  • 150 grams Snack Cakes (crumbled) Incorporates nostalgic cake flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together in a bowl twice to ensure a smooth batter.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add cream of tartar and granulated sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in the green gel food coloring until evenly distributed, then carefully fold in the sifted mixture.
  4. Pipe small, tree-shaped outlines on lined baking sheets, then allow to rest for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake for 14-16 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  6. Beat softened butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and crumbled snack cakes.
  7. Once cooled, pipe filling onto half of the shells and top with remaining halves.
  8. Decorate with melted white chocolate and festive toppings as desired.
  9. Refrigerate assembled macarons for 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store assembled macarons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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