christmas tree cake macarons (Print-Friendly Version)
A magical December sweet, these Christmas tree cake macarons mix chewy almond cookie shells, velvety buttercream, and bits of Little Debbie cakes. Great for holiday tables or winter parties. Tap & save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Shells
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2/3 cup finely sifted almond flour
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 large egg whites at room temp
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (if you want)
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1/4 cup regular sugar
→ Filling
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1/2 cup soft unsalted butter
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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2 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, broken into crumbs
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1/2 cup melted white chocolate
# How to Make It:
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Mix and sift the almond flour with powdered sugar, tossing out any big chunks.
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In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until they get foamy. Slowly add sugar while beating. Keep whipping until you get stiff, shiny peaks, usually takes about 7-9 minutes.
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Carefully fold your almond flour mix into the whipped whites. Make sure everything's mixed well but don't flatten the batter.
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Spoon batter into a piping bag and squeeze out 1.5-inch circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Leave gaps between each one.
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Let your piped circles sit out for 30 minutes until they form a dry skin on top.
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Heat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Pop in the shells for 18-20 minutes, turning the tray around halfway. They're done when they come off the paper easily.
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Take the tray out and wait until the shells are totally cool before you pick them up.
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Mix soft butter with powdered sugar and heavy cream until it's smooth. Stir in the crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes until everything's mixed together.
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Put filling on the flat side of one shell, then top with another shell and press down gently. If you want, drizzle or dip them in melted white chocolate.
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Stick your finished macarons in the fridge for at least 6 hours before eating - they'll taste way better.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Storing your filled macarons in the fridge makes them taste and feel so much better.