Santa Claus Macarons: Easy Festive Treats for the Holidays
Delight in the holiday season with these whimsical Santa Claus Macarons, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the almond flour mixture and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; color one half with red food coloring.
- Spoon the batter into piping bags and pipe circles onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let cool.
- For the filling, mix soft butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sandwich two macaron shells with the filling.
Notes
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for best results.
- Let the macarons rest for at least 30 minutes before baking to form a skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Santa Claus Macarons, festive treats, holiday baking