Christmas Tree Cake Macarons (Print-Friendly Recipe)

Holiday-inspired green macarons with buttery filling, crumbled cakes, and festive decoration, perfect for seasonal gatherings.

# Ingredients List:

→ Macaron Shells

01 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (6.17 oz)
02 - 1 cup almond flour, finely ground and blanched (3.53 oz)
03 - 3 large egg whites, room temperature (3 oz)
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (1.76 oz)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
06 - Green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Filling

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (4 oz)
08 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (5.29 oz)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
11 - 1/2 cup finely crumbled snack cakes (such as Christmas Tree Cakes) (3 oz)
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

13 - White chocolate drizzle
14 - Red and green sprinkles
15 - Edible gold stars (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Add green gel food coloring and gently fold in the almond flour mixture until the batter flows smoothly.
02 - Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets. Tap the trays to release air bubbles, then rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
03 - Preheat the oven to 300°F. Bake one tray at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through baking. Allow shells to cool completely before removing from mats.
04 - Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Fold in finely crumbled snack cakes. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.
05 - Pair similarly sized shells. Pipe filling onto one shell and sandwich with its partner.
06 - Drizzle assembled macarons with white chocolate, add red and green sprinkles, and place edible gold stars on top if desired.
07 - Refrigerate macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

# Extra Information:

01 - Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for optimal volume and texture.
02 - Allow macarons to rest before baking to develop the characteristic skin.
03 - Customize decoration to suit your holiday theme.

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