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Christmas Tree Cake Macarons

Deliciously Festive Christmas Tree Cake Macarons You’ll Love

These Christmas Tree Cake Macarons are festive treats that are perfect for impressing guests during the holiday season.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 48 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour This adds a lovely nutty flavor and texture.
  • 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar Provides sweetness and helps achieve the macaron's smooth surface.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 3 large egg whites Aged at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Helps stabilize the meringue.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm, comforting flavor.
  • green gel food coloring Add until the desired shade of festive green is reached.
For the Buttercream Filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Make sure it's softened for a creamy texture.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted For a sweet and fluffy filling.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling) Creates a deliciously aromatic flavor.
For Decoration
  • edible glitter or sprinkles Perfect for adding a festive touch.
  • red candies or small fruit chews Use these to mimic ornaments.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whip the aged egg whites on medium speed until frothy, then add granulated sugar while increasing speed to high until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold in the vanilla extract and green gel food coloring until evenly mixed.
  5. Fold the sifted almond flour mixture into the meringue in three additions.
  6. Pipe small circles about 1.5 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Let the piped macarons rest for 30-60 minutes until a skin forms.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway through to ensure even baking.
  9. Cool the macarons completely on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy. Stir in additional vanilla extract.
  11. Pair macarons by size, pipe buttercream on one shell, and sandwich with the other.
  12. Decorate with edible glitter or sprinkles, and add red candies or fruit chews if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons can be frozen for up to 3 months and stored at room temperature for 3 days.

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