Santa Claus Macarons
Santa Claus Macarons are a festive delight that combines the elegance of French pastry with the whimsical charm of the holiday season. These adorable treats feature a crisp almond shell filled with creamy buttercream, making them a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (about 100g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- ½ cup softened butter (113g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in almond flour and powdered sugar mixture along with red gel food coloring.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets and let rest for about 30 minutes until a skin forms.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until shells lift easily off parchment. Cool completely before filling with buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize your macaron filling by using different extracts like peppermint or almond for a unique twist. Store macarons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or allow them to come to room temperature before serving.