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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive macarons shaped like Christmas trees, with delicate shells and cake-inspired creamy filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour sifted
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • green food coloring for tree shells
Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk to adjust consistency
  • optional food coloring or sprinkles for decorating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Piping bags with tips
  • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
  3. Beat egg whites until foamy, gradually add granulated sugar to stiff peaks.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into meringue until batter flows like lava.
  5. Pipe batter into Christmas tree shapes on baking sheets. Tap lightly to release air bubbles.
  6. Let macarons rest at room temperature until a skin forms, about 30-60 minutes.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  8. Prepare buttercream by beating butter and powdered sugar, add vanilla and milk to desired consistency.
  9. Pipe filling onto one shell and sandwich with another. Decorate with colored buttercream or sprinkles.

Notes

For best results, use aged egg whites and allow shells to rest before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer storage.