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Santa Claus Macarons

Delightful Santa Claus Macarons for Your Holiday Table

These delightful Santa Claus macarons, filled with sugar cookie buttercream, are perfect for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 4 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cups Almond Flour Can substitute with other nut flours
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Finely ground
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before use
For the Sugar Cookie Buttercream
  • 1 cups Golden Sugar Can substitute with brown or granulated sugar
  • 1 cups Butter Room temperature
  • 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Heat-treated for safe eating
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional if nut allergies
For the Royal Icing
  • 1 tablespoon Meringue Powder
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • water Water Add until glossy consistency is achieved
  • as needed drops Gel Food Coloring For festive colors
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut For snowy effect

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Piping bag
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Santa Claus Macarons
  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Create the Meringue: Combine egg whites and granulated sugar over simmering water, whisk until dissolved.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Sift almond flour and powdered sugar into the meringue and fold gently.
  4. Pipe the Macaron Shells: Fill a piping bag and pipe small circles on the baking sheets, letting them rest.
  5. Bake the Macarons: Bake for 15-20 minutes until shells are dry and can be lifted easily.
  6. Prepare the Royal Icing: Mix powdered sugar and meringue powder with water until glossy.
  7. Make the Sugar Cookie Buttercream: Beat butter and golden sugar together, then add other ingredients.
  8. Assemble the Macarons: Pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with another, coat with coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better meringue. Sift all dry ingredients to prevent lumps.

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