Christmas Tree Cake Macarons (Printable Version)
Festive green macarons shaped like Christmas trees, filled with a creamy, buttery center and decorated with sprinkles and white chocolate.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Macaron Shells
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175 g powdered sugar
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100 g finely ground, blanched almond flour
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90 g egg whites (approximately 3 large), room temperature
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50 g granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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Green gel food coloring
→ Filling
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113 g unsalted butter, softened
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150 g powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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30 ml heavy cream
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85 g finely crumbled snack cakes (e.g., Christmas Tree Cakes)
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Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
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White chocolate drizzle
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Red and green sprinkles
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Edible gold stars (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
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Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate granulated sugar and whisk to stiff peaks. Add green gel food coloring and gently fold in the almond flour mixture until batter flows like lava.
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Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto lined baking sheets. Tap trays to release air bubbles, then let rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
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Preheat oven to 150°C. Bake one tray at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through baking. Allow shells to cool completely before removing from silicone mats or parchment.
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Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Fold in finely crumbled snack cakes and transfer filling to a piping bag.
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Pair shells of similar size. Pipe filling onto one shell and sandwich with the other.
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Drizzle macarons with white chocolate, then sprinkle with red and green sprinkles. Optionally, place edible gold stars on top for festive presentation.
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Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Resting macarons before baking forms a skin that helps achieve characteristic smooth shells and feet.