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Santa Claus Macarons

Festive red and white macarons with creamy vanilla filling, perfect for Christmas parties, gifting, and holiday dessert tables.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Christmas, French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 egg whites room temperature
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • red gel food coloring as needed
Buttercream Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • Piping bag with round tip
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar to remove lumps.
  2. Whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold in vanilla and red gel food coloring gently.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into meringue until smooth, flowing like lava.
  5. Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Tap baking sheets to release air bubbles and rest 30–60 minutes until skin forms.
  7. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
  8. Prepare buttercream by beating butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to smooth consistency.
  9. Pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another.
  10. Decorate with white buttercream for hat trim and beard.

Notes

Store in airtight container at room temperature 2–3 days or refrigerated up to 1 week.