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Santa Claus Macarons

Santa Claus Macarons: Indulge in a Festive Holiday Delight

Celebrate the festive season with delightful Santa Claus Macarons, featuring vibrant red shells and luscious Sugar Cookie Buttercream filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Domino® Golden Sugar Can substitute with brown or granulated sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons Egg White Powder Helps to stabilize the meringue.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Fresh and at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Use finely ground coconut for gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Domino® Powdered Sugar Sifting is essential to avoid clumps.
For the Royal Icing
  • 2 tablespoons Meringue Powder A crucial stabilizer.
  • 4 tablespoons Water Add as needed for consistency.
  • 1 pack Gel Food Coloring Use for vibrant designs.
For the Sugar Cookie Buttercream
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Heat treat for safe consumption.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Ensure softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional but recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream Adjust for desired consistency.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut For rolling the edges.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all ingredients, preheat oven to 300°F (150°C), and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes. Fold in sifted almond flour and powdered sugar.
  3. Transfer batter to a piping bag, pipe circles on baking sheets, and let rest for 1-2 hours until dry.
  4. Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes until they rise and form a foot.
  5. Prepare royal icing by whisking together powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water.
  6. For buttercream, cream softened butter with powdered sugar, then mix in heat-treated flour, vanilla, and milk.
  7. Assemble macarons by piping buttercream onto half of the shells and sandwiching with the others.
  8. Decorate with royal icing and allow to dry completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gIron: 2mg

Notes

Store macarons at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 day, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be frozen for 1-2 months.

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