Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Tree Cake Macarons
- Sift the powdered sugar and almond flour together twice.
- Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy and gradually add granulated sugar and cream of tartar, increasing speed to high until stiff peaks form.
- Add green gel food coloring to the meringue and gently fold in the sifted almond flour and powdered sugar.
- Pipe the macaron shapes on lined baking sheets.
- Tap the baking sheets to release air bubbles and let sit for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and bake macarons for 14-16 minutes.
- Cool baked macarons on baking sheets.
- Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and crushed snack cakes to make filling.
- Pipe filling onto half of the macaron shells and sandwich with the other half.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with festive decorations.
Nutrition
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Best enjoyed after maturing for 24 hours in the fridge.
