Christmas Tree Macarons Delight (Printer-Friendly)

Festive macarons shaped like Christmas trees, filled with buttery cream and decorated with sprinkles and chocolate.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Macaron Shells

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

→ Filling

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
11 - 1/2 cup finely crumbled Christmas Tree snack cakes or similar
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice to ensure a fine mixture.
02 - Beat egg whites until foamy, add cream of tartar, then gradually incorporate granulated sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Add green gel food coloring and mix well.
03 - Gently fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the egg whites until the batter flows like lava, ensuring not to overmix.
04 - Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe Christmas tree shapes or circles onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Tap trays to release any air bubbles. Let rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
05 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake one tray at a time for 14 to 16 minutes, rotating halfway through. Allow shells to cool completely on mats before removal.
06 - Beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Fold in finely crumbled snack cakes gently until combined. Transfer filling to a piping bag.
07 - Pair macarons of similar size. Pipe filling onto one shell and gently sandwich with another.
08 - Drizzle assembled macarons with melted white chocolate, add red and green sprinkles, and place edible gold stars on top if desired.
09 - Refrigerate macarons in an airtight container for 24 hours to develop optimal flavor and texture.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Ensure egg whites are at room temperature to achieve maximum volume.
02 - Resting the macarons before baking helps form a smooth skin and prevents cracking.
03 - Customize decorations to fit your holiday theme for a festive presentation.

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