Christmas Tree Macarons Festive (Ready-to-Print Version)

Delightful Christmas tree macarons with almond shells, creamy filling, and seasonal decorations for a festive touch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Macaron Shells

01 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (7.25 oz)
02 - 1 cup almond flour, finely ground and blanched (3.5 oz)
03 - 3 large egg whites (about 3.17 oz), room temperature
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar (1.76 oz)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
06 - Green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Filling

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (4 oz)
08 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (5.29 oz)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (1 fl oz)
11 - 1/2 cup finely crumbled snack cakes (about 3 oz)
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

13 - White chocolate drizzle
14 - Red and green sprinkles
15 - Edible gold stars (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice. Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in green gel food coloring. Gently fold in almond flour mixture until batter reaches lava-like consistency.
02 - Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe tree shapes or circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Tap trays to release air bubbles and allow to rest for 30 to 60 minutes until a dry skin forms.
03 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake one tray at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through baking. Cool completely on mats before removal.
04 - Beat unsalted butter until fluffy. Incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt. Fold in finely crumbled snack cakes. Transfer filling to a piping bag.
05 - Pair shells of similar size. Pipe filling onto one shell and sandwich with another.
06 - Drizzle assembled macarons with white chocolate, add red and green sprinkles, and optionally place edible gold stars atop each.
07 - Refrigerate assembled macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours prior to serving to enhance flavor and texture.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Using room temperature egg whites improves volume and stability.
02 - Resting the piped batter before baking is essential for achieving a smooth shell.
03 - Customize decorations to complement your holiday theme.

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