Pastel Macarons with Royal Icing Christmas Decor

Pastel Macarons with Royal Icing Christmas Decor are a whimsical, elegant, and festive addition to your holiday dessert table. These delicate almond meringue cookies, with their smooth pastel shells and intricate royal icing designs, bring a touch of sophistication to the season. Here’s how to create them:

Ingredients

For the Macaron Shells:

• 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• Gel food coloring (pastel shades like pink, mint green, soft blue, or lavender)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or your choice of flavoring)

For the Royal Icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp meringue powder
• 2-3 tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
• Gel food coloring (for festive colors like white, gold, or silver)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Macaron Shells

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