🎄🍰 Sparkling Christmas Cake Macarons – Light as Snow, Sweet as the Season!
Delicate, festive, and full of holiday cheer, these Sparkling Christmas Cake Macarons are as magical as they look! With crisp, glittering shells and a nostalgic buttercream filling made with crumbled Christmas tree snack cake, these macarons smell like sugar cookies, feel like clouds, and sparkle like ornaments. Whether you’re gifting, entertaining, or just indulging in some cozy baking joy, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. Save it now — because once they’re gone, everyone will ask for more! ❄️❤️
🧾 Ingredients (Makes ~20 Macarons)
✨ Macaron Shells:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1¾ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🎂 Tree Cake Buttercream Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 slice store-bought Christmas tree snack cake, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Red gel food coloring for festive swirl
🎉 Decorations:
- Red, green, and white holiday sprinkles
- Edible gold glitter or shimmer dust
- Crushed snowflake candies
⏱️ Time Guide:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Bake Time: 13–15 minutes
- Chill Time (optional): 1 hour
