Description
Delightful macarons capturing the magic of the holiday season with vibrant green colors and a rich creamy filling reminiscent of Christmas cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 70 g almond flour, fine and sifted
- 63 g powdered sugar
- 55 g egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, optional
- 55 g granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2–2 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
- Green sprinkles
- Red buttercream frosting or royal icing
Instructions
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together by weight into a large bowl.
- Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl. Beat until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip to stiff peaks (7-9 minutes).
- Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in two batches until the batter flows like lava, about 60 folds.
- Pipe 1 1/2 inch rounds onto lined baking sheets.
- Allow the piped shells to rest for 20–40 minutes until dry to the touch.
- Bake the macarons at 300°F (150°C) for 15–17 minutes. Cool completely after baking.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar and cream to a fluffy consistency. Fold in crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes.
- Pipe the filling onto half of the macaron shells, then cap with remaining shells.
- Dip the tops in melted white chocolate, sprinkle with green sprinkles, and drizzle with red icing.
- Refrigerate filled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours for best texture.
Notes
For dietary swaps, consider using aquafaba instead of egg whites for a vegan version or gluten-free flour if required.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macarons, Christmas, dessert, holiday, baking