Festive Macaron Christmas Trees

🎄🍬 Festive Macaron Christmas Trees 🍬🎄

These Festive Macaron Christmas Trees are a fun and elegant twist on the classic French treat, turning them into beautiful holiday-themed desserts! With their delicate almond-flavored shells and creamy filling, they make a stunning addition to any holiday dessert table. Decorated with colorful sprinkles and edible glitter, these macarons are sure to impress your guests and bring a touch of holiday cheer to your celebrations. 🌟

What You’ll Need:

For the Macaron Shells:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Green food coloring (for the tree color)

For the Filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: A few drops of peppermint extract or almond extract for flavor

For Decorating:

• Sprinkles (for tree ornaments)
• Edible glitter or gold dust (for a sparkling effect)
• Tiny star-shaped sprinkles or candy for the top of the tree
• Green food coloring (for tinting the buttercream filling)

How to Make the Macaron Shells:

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