Description
Celebrate the holiday spirit with these delightful Christmas Tree Cake Macarons! These charming, vibrant green treats filled with creamy vanilla and peppermint buttercream are perfect for your holiday gatherings. Their unique flavor combination and stunning appearance will captivate family and friends alike, making them a must-have centerpiece on your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks develop.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring into the meringue mixture.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until they form feet but are slightly soft when touched. Allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and extracts until light and fluffy.
- Assemble by pairing macaron shells, piping buttercream onto one before topping it with its partner, and adding sprinkles for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg