Description
Santa Claus Macarons are a festive delight that will elevate your holiday celebrations. These charming treats combine a delicate almond shell with a creamy filling, perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones. With their vibrant red color and delicious flavor, they bring joy to any festive occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, these macarons are sure to impress family and friends during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Red food coloring (as desired)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar twice for a smooth texture.
- In a clean bowl, whip egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in sifted dry ingredients and red food coloring until combined; the batter should flow like lava.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each. Tap trays gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until macarons develop feet and lift easily off parchment; cool completely before filling with prepared frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg