Description
Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are the ultimate festive treat for your holiday celebrations! These vibrant green delights feature a delicate almond shell that cradles a luscious vanilla buttercream filling. Perfect for cookie exchanges or as an eye-catching dessert at any gathering, these macarons are not just delicious—they’re also a feast for the eyes. With their enchanting aroma and nostalgic flavors, they will transport you back to joyful Christmas memories. Follow this foolproof recipe and impress your family and friends with these elegant confections!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large aged egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Green food coloring (as needed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In another bowl, whip aged egg whites until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg whites until the batter flows smoothly.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let them rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake one tray at a time for 15-20 minutes until macarons rise and form feet. Cool completely before filling with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg