Description
Delightful macarons inspired by the nostalgic flavors of Christmas tree cakes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (or butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Holiday spices (like nutmeg and cinnamon)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheets: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, or use a silicone mat.
- Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar for a smooth macaron shell.
- Whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites using the ‘macaronage’ technique until the mixture flows like lava.
- Pipe small circles onto the prepared sheets, leaving space in between each.
- Let them rest for at least 30 minutes until they form a skin.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by whipping cream cheese or butter with flavoring and sugar.
- Assemble the macarons by pairing similar-sized shells and piping filling between them.
- Decorate with white chocolate drizzle, green sprinkles, or edible glitter.
Notes
Macarons can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 macarons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: macarons, holiday dessert, festive treats, Christmas treats, baking, French cuisine