Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Special occasion Tree Cake Macarons! These charming treats not only bring a pop of color to your holiday dessert table but also offer a burst of nostalgic flavor reminiscent of classic holiday cakes. With their unique tree shape and vibrant green color, these macarons are perfect for festive gatherings or as thoughtful homemade gifts. The creamy filling, enhanced by crumbled snack cakes, adds a rich twist that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you creating memorable sweets that embody the joy of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Green gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely crumbled snack cakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Sift powdered sugar and almond flour together twice to eliminate lumps.
- In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar. Gradually mix in granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in green food coloring.
- Gently fold in the almond flour mixture until it flows like lava.
- Pipe tree shapes onto lined baking sheets and tap lightly to release air bubbles. Let them rest for 30–60 minutes until a skin forms on top.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, rotating halfway through, then cool completely.
- For the filling, beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cream, salt, and crumbled snack cakes until well combined.
- Assemble by pairing macaron shells and piping filling between them.
- Decorate with white chocolate drizzle and sprinkles while still wet.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg