Description

These delightful Santa Claus Macarons are festive treats filled with a sweet sugar cookie buttercream and topped with royal icing for a jolly presentation perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

Scale

100 grams Domino® Golden Sugar

4 grams egg white powder optional

100 grams egg whites

105 grams almond flour

105 grams Domino® Powdered Sugar

1 1/2 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar

1 tbsp meringue powder

4 tbsp water

2 drops black gel food coloring

1 drop yellow gel food coloring

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup Domino® Golden Sugar

1 1/4 cup Domino® Powdered Sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/8 tsp almond extract

1/2 tbsp milk or heavy cream

1/4 cup desiccated coconut shredded

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 280°F (140°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine the egg whites and egg white powder, then beat until frothy.
Gradually add the golden sugar while mixing until stiff peaks form.
Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar into the egg whites, and gently fold until fully combined.
Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in desired shapes and let rest for 30 minutes.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, then cool completely before filling.
For the filling, cream together the unsalted butter and golden sugar until fluffy, then add the flour, extracts, and milk until smooth.
Assemble the macarons by piping buttercream onto one shell and sandwiching it with another.
Prepare the royal icing by mixing meringue powder with water and powdered sugar until a thick consistency is achieved; tint as desired.
Decorate the macaron tops with royal icing to create Santa faces or desired designs.

Notes

For a firmer macaron shell, consider using the optional egg white powder. Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for better incorporation.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 macaron
Calories: 160 kcal
Sugar: 16 g
Sodium: 45 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg

Keywords: Santa Claus Macarons, holiday treats, festive desserts, macarons, baking