Christmas Macarons Festive Delight (Printer-Friendly)

Delicate Christmas macarons with colorful shells and smooth buttercream filling for a festive treat.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 7 oz almond flour
02 - 7 oz powdered sugar

→ Meringue

03 - 5.3 oz egg whites
04 - 1.8 oz granulated sugar
05 - Red and green food coloring

→ Buttercream Filling

06 - 7 oz unsalted butter
07 - 8.8 oz icing sugar
08 - Vanilla extract, to taste
09 - Pinch of salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 300°F to prepare for baking.
02 - Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar to ensure a fine mixture.
03 - Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually incorporate granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
04 - Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the meringue to maintain airiness.
05 - Divide batter into portions and blend in red and green food coloring separately.
06 - Using a piping bag, form uniform circles on parchment-lined baking sheets.
07 - Allow piped shells to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to develop a skin.
08 - Bake shells in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until firm.
09 - Let the baked shells cool completely before assembling.
10 - Whip unsalted butter, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.
11 - Pipe buttercream onto one shell and sandwich with a matching shell.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Store macarons in an airtight container and allow flavors to meld for 24 hours before serving for best taste.

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