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Santa Claus Macarons

Santa Claus Macarons for a Festive Holiday Delight

Delightful Santa Claus Macarons combining crispy almond shells with creamy vanilla buttercream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Almond Flour finely sifted
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 3 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar added gradually
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar essential for meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring for festive color
For the Vanilla Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract quality extract preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bags
  • Silicone mat or parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl and set aside.
  2. Make Meringue: Whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy, add granulated sugar gradually until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Fold almond flour mixture into meringue and tint one part with red gel food coloring.
  4. Pipe Macarons: Pipe 1.5-inch circles on lined baking sheet and allow to rest for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F, bake the shells for 15 minutes without opening the oven.
  6. Prepare Buttercream: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar, mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Assemble Macarons: Pair shells and pipe buttercream onto one, sandwich with another shell.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

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