Description
Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are festive and delicious treats that capture the essence of holiday celebrations with their delightful flavors and charming appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Green food coloring
- Buttercream frosting (for filling)
- Decorative sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites, adding vanilla and almond extracts, and green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pipe the macaron batter onto the prepared baking sheets in the shape of Christmas trees.
- Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Once cooled, fill with buttercream frosting and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume.
- Macarons can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different colors and decorations for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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