Description
Delicate macarons inspired by the beloved Christmas Tree Cake, featuring a buttery almond exterior and festive filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently to create a smooth batter.
- Add food coloring if desired and incorporate carefully.
- Pipe circles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Rest the macarons at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14-16 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Prepare the filling by whipping butter, heavy cream, and flavor extracts until fluffy.
- Assemble the macarons by piping filling onto one shell and sandwiching with another.
- Decorate with edible glitter or melted white chocolate if desired.
Notes
Allow macarons to rest before baking to prevent cracked tops. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Macarons, Christmas desserts, festive treats, holiday baking, almond macarons