Christmas Tree Cake Macarons (Print-Friendly Version)
Delicate green macarons filled with creamy butter and festive cake crumbs, decorated for the holidays.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Macaron Shells
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1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
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1 cup almond flour, finely ground and blanched
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3 large egg whites, room temperature
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Green gel food coloring
→ Filling
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1/2 cup finely crumbled snack cakes (Christmas Tree Cakes or similar)
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Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
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White chocolate, for drizzling
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Red and green sprinkles
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Edible gold stars (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Add green gel food coloring and gently fold in the almond flour mixture until the batter flows like lava.
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Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Tap trays firmly to release air bubbles and let rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
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Preheat 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 them from baking mats.
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Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Fold in finely crumbled snack cakes. Transfer filling to a piping bag.
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Pair macaron shells of similar size. Pipe a dollop of filling onto one shell and sandwich with the other.
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Drizzle assembled macarons with white chocolate, add red and green sprinkles, and optionally top with edible gold stars.
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Refrigerate macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
# Extra Tips:
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Use room temperature egg whites for optimum volume. Allow piped batter to rest until a skin develops for perfect texture.