Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these whimsical Christmas Tree Cake Macarons! With their vibrant green shells and luscious buttercream filling, these treats are perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they capture the essence of Christmas cheer in every bite. Gather friends and family to create this delicious masterpiece that will surely be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 drops green gel food coloring
- 1 cup vanilla buttercream (or festive flavor of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together almond flour and powdered sugar; sift into a bowl to eliminate lumps.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in green gel food coloring, then carefully incorporate the dry mixture.
- Pipe circles onto lined sheets; let sit for 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they lift off parchment easily; let cool completely.
- Pair similar-sized shells and fill with buttercream, creating sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg