Santa Claus Macarons
Santa Claus Macarons are a festive delight that will enchant your holiday gatherings. These charming French cookies feature light and airy shells, filled with a creamy, sweet filling, and designed to resemble the iconic figure of Santa. With their irresistible flavor and whimsical appearance, they make perfect treats for gift-giving or enjoying while watching your favorite Christmas classics.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 24 macarons 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp red gel food coloring
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Sift together almond flour and confectioners' sugar, then gently fold into the meringue.
- Add red gel food coloring and fold until fully incorporated.
- Pipe small circles onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Let macarons rest for 30 minutes, then bake for 15-20 minutes until set. Cool completely before filling with buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaron (18g)
- Calories: 76
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg