Description
Santa Claus Macarons are delightful holiday treats that encapsulate the spirit of Christmas in every bite. With their sweet almond flavor, vibrant red and white colors, and creamy buttercream filling, these elegant desserts are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. They evoke cherished memories of holiday celebrations and are sure to impress friends and family at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 cup buttercream filling (vanilla or peppermint)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue, then incorporate red gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag and pipe small circles on the prepared sheets, leaving space between each.
- Let them rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they easily lift off the parchment.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg