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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons You’ll Love to Make

Delicious Christmas Tree Cake Macarons blend holiday spirit with nostalgia for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 17 minutes
Maturation Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 4 hours 37 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Provides structure and a chewy texture
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and aids in creating a smooth surface
  • 3 large Egg Whites Using at room temperature yields the best results
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Stabilizes meringue for glossy finish
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Optional for better egg white stability
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Forms the rich base for the buttercream
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream Adds luxurious texture
  • 1 package Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes Crumble to infuse nostalgic flavor
For the Decorations
  • 1 cup White Chocolate For dipping the macarons
  • 0.25 cup Green Sprinkles For festive decoration
  • 1 cup Red Buttercream Frosting or Royal Icing For piping decorative stripes

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until glossy and stiff.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in two batches until batter flows like lava.
  4. Pipe 1½-inch rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment, and let rest for 20–40 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake macarons for 15–17 minutes.
  6. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream. Fold in crumbled Little Debbie cakes.
  7. Assemble macarons by matching shells and piping filling onto half, then sandwich them together.
  8. Melt white chocolate, dip macarons, and decorate with green sprinkles and red frosting.
  9. Refrigerate assembled macarons for at least 24 hours to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure tools are clean, weigh ingredients for accuracy, and consider aging egg whites for stability.

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