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Irresistible Holiday Macaron Recipe with a Festive 3-Ingredient Twist

Holiday Macaron Recipe
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A festive holiday treat combining macarons with Christmas Tree Cake filling for a delightful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 large egg whites (room temp)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Red gel food coloring (optional)
  • Crushed candy canes or sprinkles (for decoration)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ cup crushed Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (or 1 cake)
  • Red and green gel food coloring (optional for swirl effect)
  • Turquoise sanding sugar
  • Mini sugar pearls and holiday sprinkles
  • Crushed peppermint or red sugar crystals

Instructions

  1. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together.
  2. Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the dry mix into the egg whites until batter flows like lava. Add red gel coloring if desired.
  4. Pipe 1.5-inch circles onto a lined baking sheet and tap the tray to remove air bubbles.
  5. Let shells rest at room temp 30–45 minutes (until tops are no longer tacky).
  6. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 14–16 minutes. Let cool completely.
  7. Beat butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. Mix in crushed Christmas Tree Cakes until smooth.
  8. Divide and color part of the frosting red or green for a swirled effect.
  9. Pipe filling onto one macaron shell, sandwich with another.
  10. Top with sanding sugar, mini pearls, and crushed peppermint.

Notes

  • Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
  • Let macaron shells rest before baking to avoid cracking.
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering consistency.

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