Christmas Tree Macarons
Christmas Tree Macarons are festive delights that bring the spirit of the holiday season straight to your dessert table. These adorable almond meringue cookies are shaped like pine trees, filled with luscious buttercream, and decorated with colorful sprinkles. Each bite offers a perfect blend of sweetness and nuttiness, making them a show-stopping treat for holiday gatherings or cozy winter nights. With their stunning appearance and delightful flavors, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (aged)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Green food coloring gel (to preference)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in food coloring and vanilla extract.
- Pipe tree shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until firm but slightly soft in the center.
- For the filling, beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, and adjust color if needed.
- Once macaron shells have cooled, pipe buttercream onto half of them and sandwich with the other halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with different flavors by swapping out vanilla for peppermint or almond extract. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.