Description
Delicate almond macarons flavored with vanilla and peppermint, reminiscent of a traditional Christmas tree cake, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (green)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Whip Egg Whites: Whisk egg whites until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue gently.
- Add Color and Flavor: Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring to achieve desired green shade.
- Pipe the Shells: Pipe small circles of batter onto the baking sheet.
- Rest the Shells: Let the piped shells rest for about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool and Fill: Allow shells to cool and fill with buttercream.
- Decorate: Dust with powdered sugar or add edible glitter.
- Enjoy: Let filled macarons sit for an hour before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can freeze shells for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macarons, holiday dessert, Christmas, baking, almond cookies