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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Special occasion Tree Cake Macarons

Experience the joy of the festive season with our delightful Special occasion Tree Cake Macarons! These stunning green macarons capture the spirit of the holidays with their eye-catching design and rich flavor. Filled with a creamy, sweet filling and adorned with festive decorations, they are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply indulging yourself. Even novice bakers can master this recipe, making it a wonderful addition to your seasonal baking repertoire. Create memorable moments with these charming treats that are sure to impress family and friends alike!

  • Total Time: 46 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 24 macarons 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups (175g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (100g) almond flour (finely ground, blanched)
  • 3 large egg whites (about 90g), room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Green gel food coloring
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (150g) powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (85g) finely crumbled snack cakes (Special occasion Tree Cakes or similar)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • White chocolate drizzle (for decoration)
  • Red and green sprinkles (for decoration)
  • Edible gold stars (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar and gradually mix in granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Add green food coloring.
  3. Gently fold in the sifted mixture until the batter flows like lava.
  4. Pipe tree shapes onto lined baking sheets and let rest for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms.
  5. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes, allowing them to cool completely before removing.
  6. For the filling, beat softened butter, then mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, salt, and crumbled snack cakes.
  7. Pipe filling onto one shell and sandwich with another; decorate as desired.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 30mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Use room temperature egg whites for better meringue stability. Customize colors using different gel food colorings. Enhance filling flavors by adding extracts like almond or citrus zest.

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