Description
Delightful macarons inspired by the traditional Christmas tree cake, featuring rich vanilla and almond flavors with creamy buttercream filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Green gel food coloring
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Macaron Shells: Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Make the Meringue: Whip egg whites until frothy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Fold sifted almond flour and powdered sugar gently into the meringue.
- Add Color: Introduce gel food coloring while folding to achieve the desired shade.
- Pipe the Shells: Pipe small rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Rest the Shells: Let sit for 30 minutes to form a skin.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Make the Buttercream Filling: Beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and extracts.
- Fill the Macarons: Pipe buttercream into the center of matched shell pairs.
- Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate macarons for a day before serving.
Notes
Allow flavors to meld by resting macarons in the fridge before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macarons, Christmas, holiday baking, sweet treats, desserts