Description
These adorable macarons are shaped like Christmas trees, tinted green and decorated with sprinkles for a festive holiday treat. Perfect for gifting or adorning your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel or paste, as needed for desired green hue)
- Pipette or fine-tipped piping bag for shaping trees
- Christmas-themed sprinkles or edible decorations for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse the almond flour and powdered sugar together until finely ground and well combined. Sift into a bowl to remove any lumps.
- In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to mix until stiff, glossy peaks form. Add vanilla extract and a few drops of green food coloring until you achieve a tree-like green color.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the meringue in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Mix until the batter flows like lava when you lift the spatula.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Pipe small tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheets, starting with a dot at the bottom and piping upward in layers for the trunk and branches.
- Tap the baking sheets firmly on the counter to release any air bubbles. Let the macarons rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the macarons have feet but are not browned. Cool completely on the sheets.
- Fill with your favorite buttercream or ganache, if desired, and top with sprinkles for decoration.
Notes
Macarons require precise measurements and a dry environment for best results. If they crack or don’t form feet, humidity may be interfering. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g