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Santa Claus Macarons

Deliciously Festive Santa Claus Macarons to Wow Your Guests

Delight your holiday gatherings with these whimsical Santa Claus Macarons that combine chewy perfection with a luscious Sugar Cookie Buttercream filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 macarons
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup Domino® Golden Sugar Alternative: granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Egg White Powder Optional; stabilizes meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Vital for meringue structure
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Substitute: finely ground coconut flour for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Domino® Powdered Sugar Essential for structure; no substitutes recommended
For the Royal Icing
  • 1 cup Meringue Powder Can be replaced with additional powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water Adjust for desired consistency
  • as needed Black and Yellow Gel Food Coloring For decoration
For the Sugar Cookie Buttercream
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Heat-treated for safety
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Optional; enhances flavor
  • as needed Milk or Heavy Cream Adjusts consistency
For Decorating
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut Enhances visual appeal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • piping bag
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 300ºF (or 270ºF for convection).
  2. In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk together granulated sugar and egg white powder until melted. Add egg whites, whipping until stiff peaks form.
  3. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar in a separate bowl. Fold into meringue in three additions, mixing in gel food coloring.
  4. Transfer macaron batter into a piping bag. Pipe small rounds onto prepared sheets, allowing them to rest until a skin forms (approx. 2 hours).
  5. Bake macarons for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on sheets.
  6. In a clean bowl, mix powdered sugar and meringue powder, adding water to reach glossy consistency. Color with gel food coloring as desired.
  7. Beat together heat-treated flour, unsalted butter, and sugars until creamy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts, adjusting with milk.
  8. Pipe Sugar Cookie Buttercream onto one macaron shell, sandwich with another shell, and roll edges in desiccated coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1macaronCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These macarons are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be personalized with different fillings and colors.

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