christmas tree cake macarons (Recipe for Printing)

A festive December treat, these Christmas tree cake macarons combine chewy almond shells, creamy buttercream, and crumbled Little Debbie cakes. Perfect for holiday desserts or seasonal parties. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Shells

01 - 2/3 cup almond flour, finely ground and sifted
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 2 large egg whites, room temperature
04 - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Filling

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 cups powdered sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
09 - 2 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, crumbled
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together, discarding any coarse particles.
02 - Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in a clean bowl until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar. Continue to whip until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks (about 7 to 9 minutes).
03 - Gently fold almond flour mixture into whipped egg whites, ensuring even consistency without deflating the batter.
04 - Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe 1.5-inch rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
05 - Allow piped shells to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes until a skin forms on the surface.
06 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake shells for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. Shells are done when they lift easily from the parchment.
07 - Remove baking sheet from oven and let shells cool completely before removing.
08 - Beat softened butter with powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Fold in crumbled Christmas Tree Cakes and mix until fully combined.
09 - Pipe filling onto the flat side of a macaron shell, sandwich with a second shell, and press gently. Drizzle or dip with melted white chocolate if desired.
10 - Let macarons mature in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving for best texture.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Letting filled macarons rest in the refrigerator enhances their flavor and texture.

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